Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for AL amyloidosis and secondary service connection for liver, heart, kidney, and skin disorders. The veteran will undergo a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his AL amyloidosis.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's reports of exposure to chemical defoliants other than agent orange in Korea are consistent with the circumstances of his service, triggering a duty to assist error requiring a remand.
- Claimed conditions
- amyloid light chain (AL) amyloidosis, liver disorder, heart disorder, kidney disorder, skin disorder
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25005144
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