The Board granted service connection for lymphoma (diagnosed as Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia) based on the Veteran's exposure to aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) during active duty.
The deciding factor: The evidence was at least in approximate balance, and the Board resolved reasonable doubt in favor of a nexus between the Veteran's lymphoma and his exposure to AFFF during service.
- Claimed conditions
- lymphoma (diagnosed as Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 7, 2024
- Citation
- A24073225
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.
What you can do next
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