The Veteran's claim for service connection for testicular cancer, which he claims is due to herbicide exposure during his military service in the Gulf War, has been remanded for further development including a VA examination and proper notice.
The deciding factor: The case was remanded because the Veteran has not been afforded a VA examination in connection with his claim for service connection for testicular cancer, which may be related to herbicide exposure during his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- testicular cancer
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 24, 2009
- Citation
- 0923807
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for testicular cancer effective July 18, 2022. The decision is based on the Veteran's supplemental claim received on that date.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's service connection for left testicular cancer is granted due to exposure to burn pits during his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations. Service connection for testicular cancer prior to August 10, 2022, on a direct basis is also granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The issues include testicular cancer, DMII, and diabetic nephropathy.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to ionizing radiation and its relation to his testicular cancer. The claim will be referred for further consideration by the Under Secretary for Benefits.
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