The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an examination and medical opinion regarding whether T-cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia is caused or aggravated by in-service exposure to herbicides.
The deciding factor: The Court found that there was insufficient evidence to determine if service connection could be granted based on a presumption of service connection due to herbicide exposure. The Board recognized the possibility of direct causation and required further examination and opinion regarding this theory.
- Claimed conditions
- T-cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2015
- Citation
- 1504846
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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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