Granted
The Board granted service connection for hairy cell leukemia, finding that the Veteran's condition is related to his military service and exposure to contaminated drinking water at Fort Sam Houston.
The deciding factor: The private medical opinions from Dr. K.R. and Dr. J.V., along with multiple Line of Duty determinations, supported a nexus between the Veteran's hairy cell leukemia and his in-service exposure to contaminants in the drinking water at Fort Sam Houston.
- Claimed conditions
- hairy cell leukemia
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25019908
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