The Board has determined that the reductions in ratings for service-connected large B cell lymphoma were improper and void ab initio, thus restoring the original 100% ratings effective September 1, 2014.
The deciding factor: The reduction was not properly documented as required by VA regulations, leading to a finding of invalidity.
- Claimed conditions
- Large B cell lymphoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 5, 2024
- Citation
- 24001028
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