The veteran's claim for service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, claimed as due to exposure to herbicides (Agent Orange), is being remanded for additional development including verifying the veteran's presence in Vietnam while aboard the U.S.S. Tower.
The deciding factor: Additional verification of the veteran's presence in Vietnam during his service on the U.S.S. Tower is required.
- Claimed conditions
- non-Hodgkins lymphoma
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 17, 2006
- Citation
- 0610883
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's service connection claims for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, GERD, erectile dysfunction, right and left upper extremity neuropathy, and right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy were granted in the March 20, 2023 rating decision. The appeal is denied as the Appellant is not eligible for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in this decision.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for further development regarding exposure to RDX, a chemical compound used in hand grenades at Fort Jackson. The issues of service connection for non-Hodgkins lymphoma and heart condition are also being remanded.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy secondary to diabetes mellitus. These conditions are presumed due to herbicide agent exposure in Thailand during military service.
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