The appellant claims that his right kidney cancer was caused by exposure to ionizing radiation in service. The Board believes the current dosage estimate is too low and requires further development, including obtaining missing dosimetry information from 1953-60 and 1973, as well as allowing the appellant to submit independent dosage estimates of his own.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the current dosage estimate was insufficient and required additional evidence to support the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- cancer of the right kidney
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 10, 2003
- Citation
- 0304165
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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- Granted
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cancer of the right kidney, finding no current disability and insufficient evidence linking any possible residuals to military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's cancer of the right kidney is related to his service in Vietnam, specifically Agent Orange exposure.
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