The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic lymphoid leukemia and chronic idiopathic thrombocarpnia are being remanded due to a duty to assist error involving conflicting exposure determinations.
The deciding factor: There is conflicting evidence regarding the Veteran's alleged herbicide agent exposure during service, requiring further clarification and consideration.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic lymphoid leukemia, chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 9, 2026
- Citation
- A26021034
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that the Veteran's skin cancers, including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma, are service-connected. The issues of entitlement to service connection for coronary artery disease, prostate cancer, chronic lymphoid leukemia, polycythemia vera, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), erectile dysfunction, and incontinence have been remanded due to the need for further development regarding chemical exposure during service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for PTSD, service connection for various conditions, and a compensable rating for his gunshot wound scars are remanded. The Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange or toxins from jet fuel is also under consideration.
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