The veteran seeks service connection for cancer of the tongue, throat, and neck due to exposure to radiation in service. The case is being remanded for further development including a dose estimate under 38 C.F.R. § 3.311 if warranted.
The deciding factor: Further clarification on the type of ionizing radiation exposure is needed as well as a determination of whether the veteran was exposed to ionizing radiation during service, which may affect his claim for service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- cancer of the tongue, throat and neck
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 25, 2008
- Citation
- 0832988
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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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