The reductions in ratings for service-connected residuals of large B cell lymphoma manifesting on the skin and bone marrow, as well as entitlement to special monthly compensation at the statutory housebound rate, were granted due to improper reductions void ab initio.
The deciding factor: The rating reductions did not comply with 38 C.F.R. § 3.105(e) and 3.344, failing to provide adequate notice and consideration of sustained improvement or the possibility of continued compensation based on residuals.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of large B cell lymphoma manifesting on the skin, Residuals of large B cell lymphoma manifesting in the bone marrow, Squamous cell carcinoma of the right lung
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 5, 2024
- Citation
- 24001028
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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