Granted
The veteran's claim for service connection of plasmacytoma and lytic lesions affecting the bilateral femurs is granted. The decision was based on evidence showing a direct relationship to environmental toxins during Gulf War service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's cancer of the bilateral lower extremities was related to exposure to burning crude oil, drinking contaminated water, and exposure to burn pits during his deployment.
- Claimed conditions
- plasmacytoma, lytic lesions affecting the bilateral femurs
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25000764
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