The Board granted service connection for multiple myeloma and neuralgia of the upper and lower bilateral extremities, but denied service connection for multiple myeloma. The claims for neuralgia were remanded.

The deciding factor: Service connection was granted based on new and relevant evidence showing exposure to herbicides at Fort McClellan, while direct service connection was not established due to lack of a causal relationship between the disabilities and in-service events.

Claimed conditions

Multiple myeloma, Left lower extremity neuralgia, Left upper extremity neuralgia, Right lower extremity neuralgia, Right upper extremity neuralgia

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 30, 2025

Citation

A25008725

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