The Board has determined that the case requires additional development to determine if the veteran's death was caused by exposure to herbicides in Vietnam and whether there was negligence or fault on the part of VA in treating him at the VAMC in Nashville, Tennessee.
The deciding factor: The Board found insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the veteran's metastatic colon cancer and his presumed exposure to herbicides during service. Additionally, no opinion has been obtained regarding any negligence or fault by VA in providing treatment on October 23, 1998.
- Claimed conditions
- colon cancer, metastatic carcinoma of the colon
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 24, 2004
- Citation
- 0426591
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of death and its relation to service. The Veteran's atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and colon cancer are being evaluated for their relationship to toxic exposure during service.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection for colon cancer and liver cancer is granted due to the relationship between his in-service toxic exposures, including burn pits. His liver cancer was found to be related to his now service-connected colon cancer.
- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for colon cancer, finding that his current diagnosis of colon cancer is related to toxic exposures in service and resolving any reasonable doubt in his favor.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for colon cancer, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current diagnosis and his military service, including any conceded exposure to toxic substances.
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