The veteran's death was caused by prostate carcinoma. The appeal is remanded to determine if the veteran was exposed to hazardous chemicals during Reserve service and to Thailand, as well as whether he had exposure to herbicide agents. Additionally, proper VCAA notice must be provided regarding conditions for which the veteran may have been service-connected at the time of his death.
The deciding factor: The appeal is remanded due to incomplete information about the veteran's exposure history and a need for additional development under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act (VCAA).
- Claimed conditions
- prostate carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 3, 2008
- Citation
- 0837782
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's prostate cancer disability is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current level of his service-connected condition.
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