Granted
The Board granted service connection for multiple myeloma, finding a link to toxic exposure risk activity during the Veteran's service.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a causal relationship between the Veteran's in-service toxic exposure and his current diagnosis of multiple myeloma, meeting the criteria for presumptive service connection under 38 C.F.R. § 3.309(a).
- Claimed conditions
- multiple myeloma
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25087366
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