The Board has remanded the case for further development due to concerns about the adequacy of the radiation dose estimate provided by DTRA and the need to consider a revised estimate. The veteran is also advised that he may submit additional evidence or information related to his claim.
The deciding factor: Further development is required as there are concerns about the adequacy of the radiation dose estimate provided by DTRA, necessitating a revised estimate.
- Claimed conditions
- lymphocytopenia, leucopenia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 31, 2003
- Citation
- 0336887
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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.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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