The Board granted service connection for monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance and smoldering multiple myeloma, both presumed due to in-service herbicide exposure. A compensable disability rating was denied for the service-connected hepatitis C.

The deciding factor: The evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran served in areas where exposure to herbicides is presumed, leading to a grant of service connection under the presumption of herbicide exposure.

Claimed conditions

Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance, Smoldering multiple myeloma

How they argued it

Presumptive (no nexus needed)

Exposure basis

Agent Orange / herbicides

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 7, 2025

Citation

A25011568

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