The Board has determined that further development is needed for both the diabetes mellitus and asthma claims, including obtaining service records to determine if there was exposure during service, as well as pre- and post-service occupational or other asbestos exposure. A VA examination will be scheduled to assess the nature and etiology of any current pulmonary disorders.
The deciding factor: The Board found that additional development is needed due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed exposures and the relationship between his conditions and service.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, asthma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 26, 2010
- Citation
- 1040075
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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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