The Board granted service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia based on in-service exposure to herbicide agents, and remanded the issues of bilateral hearing loss and persistent depressive disorder evaluation.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his service near the DMZ in Korea, which led to the granting of service connection for leukemia under the presumption for such exposure. The other issues were remanded due to missing records and the need for additional development.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic lymphocytic leukemia (leukemia)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24067008
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
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