The Veteran's claim for service connection for mantle cell lymphoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma has been remanded due to the need for clarification of his exposure claims and further development regarding potential service connection based on new evidence.
The deciding factor: The appeal is being remanded because the Veteran needs to provide more information about his claimed exposures during service, including specific chemicals, ammunition types, and equipment he was exposed to. Additionally, his claim may be reopened due to new evidence not previously considered.
- Claimed conditions
- mantle cell lymphoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 20, 2011
- Citation
- 1138994
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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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