The Board remands the case for a VA examination to determine if the veteran has a current left lung disability related to service.
The deciding factor: In-service and post-service x-ray findings suggest possible etiology, necessitating further medical evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- left lung disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2009
- Citation
- 0903139
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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: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a left lung disability to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error, as the VA examiner's opinion was based on inaccurate findings.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's left lung disability is being remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition, as he has reported worsening symptoms and functional limitations.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain additional information regarding the Veteran's service connection claims, particularly concerning his urticaria, PTSD with depression, and left lung disability.
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