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The veteran's service connection for a right eye disability and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) with secondary polycythemia has been granted.

The deciding factor: The Board resolved reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor by finding that his current eye disability had its onset in service when applying the combat provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1154(b).

Claimed conditions
right eye disability manifested by vitreous floaters and ocular changes, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) with secondary polycythemia
How they argued it
Presumptive (no nexus needed)
Exposure basis
Gulf War
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
January 14, 2025
Citation
25000475

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