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The appeal concerning the propriety of the reduction in the rating of B-cell lymphoma from 100 percent to noncompensable, effective March 1, 2017, is remanded.

January 30, 2026Citation Nr. 26001438Docket 17-66 390va.gov source

  • Reduction in the rating of B-cell lymphoma from 100 percent to noncompensable, effective March 1, 2017Remanded
DecisionAnalysis

Board reasoning

The Board remands for an addendum medical opinion from a oncology-qualified examiner to determine whether there was local recurrence or metastasis at the time of the July 2016 examination, and to address specific proffered findings and treatment notes. The opinion must review the full claims file, discuss the appellant's arguments, and provide a comprehensive rationale, clarifying whether any cancer activity could be linked to the 2016 examination and acknowledging incorrect or conflicting medical records found in the file.

Issues

  • Reduction in the rating of B-cell lymphoma from 100 percent to noncompensable, effective March 1, 2017Remanded

Authorities

  • Barr v. Nicholson, 21 Vet. App. 303cited for requirement of adequate medical rationale and discussion of medical opinions
  • Nieves-Rodriguez v. Peake, 22 Vet. App. 295cited for need for reasoned medical explanation in opinions

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