The Veteran's claim for service connection for basal cell carcinoma due to in-service herbicide exposure (Agent Orange) is being remanded as the VA has not provided a medical examination or opinion regarding the etiology of his condition.
The deciding factor: The Board requires additional evidence and an opinion from a VA examiner regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current diagnosis and service, specifically Agent Orange exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of basal cell carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 13, 2015
- Citation
- 1501555
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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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