The Veteran claims service connection for the residuals of a left lower lobectomy and resection of pulmonary sequestration, which she underwent in May 1994 during active duty training. The case is remanded to clarify whether her training was active duty for training or inactive duty training, obtain records from 'Community Hospital' in Springfield, Ohio, and review the evidence by a physician knowledgeable in pulmonary disabilities.
The deciding factor: The decision is remanded due to unclear information regarding the Veteran's training status and the need to obtain relevant medical records.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of lung surgery
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 30, 2009
- Citation
- 0945401
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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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