The Veteran's chronic lymphocytic leukemia is presumed to be related to his military service due to exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange. The claim for service connection is granted.
The deciding factor: Service connection for CLL was established on a presumptive basis based on the Veteran's in-service exposure to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 6, 2026
- Citation
- A26031035
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