The Board granted service connection for a heart disability, MGUS, asymptomatic multiple myeloma, smoldering multiple myeloma, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral hands, forearms, lower legs, and feet based on toxic exposure risk activities during active service.

The deciding factor: The evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's current disabilities are causally related to his active service, including conceded in-service TERAs.

Claimed conditions

Heart disability (PVCs and heart flutters), Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), asymptomatic multiple myeloma, smoldering multiple myeloma, Peripheral neuropathy of the right hand, Peripheral neuropathy of the left hand, Peripheral neuropathy of the right forearm, Peripheral neuropathy of the left forearm, Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower leg, Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower leg, Peripheral neuropathy of the right foot, Peripheral neuropathy of the left foot

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 16, 2025

Citation

A25089134

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