The Board denied service connection for idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) as the evidence did not show that it began during a period of active duty or ACDUTRA.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's negative etiological opinions, the Veteran's service records, and two LOD investigation reports supported the conclusion that ITP was unlikely to have begun during a time of active duty or ACDUTRA.
- Claimed conditions
- idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 27, 2025
- Citation
- 25013302
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) based on the medical evidence showing that his platelet count was within the range requiring only a 30 percent rating and did not meet criteria for higher ratings.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence not considered by the RO, and the Veteran's claim for service connection for ITP is being reviewed again.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for a VA examination. The issue of service connection for ITP, which the Veteran asserts may be related to in-service herbicide exposure, will need further review.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for ITP remains pending and requires further development to determine her true platelet counts.
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