Denied
The Board granted readjudication of the claim for service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia but ultimately denied it due to a lack of evidence linking the condition to service, including asbestos exposure.
The deciding factor: The August 2024 and January 2025 VA opinions were found more probative than the private opinion from Dr. S.D., as they utilized the correct standard and provided clear explanations for their findings.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25091407
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