The Board granted service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, diabetes mellitus, type II, and diabetic neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities on a presumptive basis due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents. Diabetic retinopathy was denied.
The deciding factor: Service connection was granted based on credible evidence supporting in-service exposure to herbicide agents, which is presumed for certain conditions under the PACT Act.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of large B-cell anaplastic lymphoma (claimed as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), Diabetes mellitus, type II, Left upper extremity diabetic neuropathy, Left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, Right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, Right upper extremity diabetic neuropathy, Diabetic retinopathy
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 15, 2024
- Citation
- A24065477
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the R(1) rate due to his need for regular aid and attendance.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, finding no evidence that his death was related to any injury or disease in service, including exposure to herbicide agents.
- Dismissed
The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type I and related conditions due to a need for additional development of the record.
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