The Veteran's large B-cell lymphoma is granted as service connected due to the condition being a medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness of unknown etiology, related to exposure to burn pits during his Southwest Asia service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lymphoma was determined to be a MUCMI with no known clinical diagnosis and not attributable to any known cause, thus warranting service connection based on the presumption for qualifying chronic disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- large B-cell lymphoma
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 11, 2024
- Citation
- 24011424
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for large B-cell lymphoma, finding that the Veteran's symptoms during military service are consistent with his diagnosis and that exposure to burn pits increases the risk of developing cancer. The effective date is not specified as it relates to a presumption under the PACT Act.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's cause of death was large B-cell lymphoma. The appellant contends that the Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam. The Board finds insufficient information to determine if the Veteran served within the territorial waters of Vietnam, and thus remands for further development.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including prostate cancer, bilateral hearing loss, tinea pedis, aortic stenosis, blockage of carotid arteries, an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety), large B-cell lymphoma, and liver condition. The claims were not well-grounded due to lack of evidence linking the conditions to service.
- Denied
The Veteran's death was caused by large B-cell lymphoma and graft versus host disease, which are not service-connected. The Board found no evidence of herbicide agent exposure during service.
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