The Veteran is seeking service connection for hernia, ulcer, gastroenteritis, asbestos exposure residuals, liver cysts (claimed as due to herbicide exposure), and colon cancer. The claims are being remanded for further development.,The Veteran seeks service connection for a duodenal ulcer, gastroenteritis, and asbestos exposure residuals. The claims are being remanded for further development.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for gastroenteritis. The claims are being remanded for further development.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for asbestos exposure residuals. The claims are being remanded for further development.,The Veteran seeks service connection for liver cysts (claimed as due to herbicide exposure) and colon cancer (claimed as due to herbicide exposure). The claims are being remanded for further development.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for colon cancer (claimed as due to herbicide exposure). The claims are being remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: Further examination is needed to determine the current nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions, including whether they had their onset in service or are otherwise related to his active service.,Further examination is needed to determine if the Veteran currently has an ulcer as alleged. The claims for gastroenteritis are also being remanded for further development.,Further examination is needed to determine if the Veteran has recurrent gastroenteritis that either had its onset during service or is otherwise related to his active service.,Further examination is needed to determine whether the Veteran's current asbestos exposure residuals are related to his in-service exposure. The claims are also being remanded for further development regarding liver cysts and colon cancer.,Further examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's liver cysts and colon cancer are caused by, or are a result of, his exposure to Agent Orange in service. The claims are also being remanded for further development regarding asbestos exposure residuals.,Further examination is needed to determine whether the Veteran's current colon cancer is related to his in-service exposure to herbicides. The claims are also being remanded for further development regarding asbestos exposure residuals.
- Claimed conditions
- hernia, ulcer, gastroenteritis, residuals of asbestos exposure, liver cysts, colon cancer
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 16, 2009
- Citation
- 0947510
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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.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for various conditions including hypoglycemia, sinusitis, left foot pes planus, right foot pes planus, right foot plantar fasciitis, left ankle pain, left hip osteoarthritis, left knee sprain, bradycardia, dry eye, hernia, hypercholesterolemia, and bilateral hearing loss.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of death and its relation to service. The Veteran's atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and colon cancer are being evaluated for their relationship to toxic exposure during service.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection of a right ankle disorder.,The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for his service connection for gastroenteritis, lumbosacral strain, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left ankle lateral collateral ligament strain, right knee strain and hemorrhoids. The earliest effective date is December 5, 2018.,The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for his service connection of a lumbosacral strain. The earliest effective date is December 5, 2018.,The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for his service connection of left lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve. The earliest effective date is December 5, 2018.,The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for his service connection of right lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve. The earliest effective date is December 5, 2018.,The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for his service connection of a left ankle lateral collateral ligament strain. The earliest effective date is December 5, 2018.,The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for his service connection of right knee strain. The earliest effective date is December 5, 2018.,The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for his service connection of hemorrhoids. The earliest effective date is December 5, 2018.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection for colon cancer and liver cancer is granted due to the relationship between his in-service toxic exposures, including burn pits. His liver cancer was found to be related to his now service-connected colon cancer.
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