Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)

The Board has remanded the case due to a recent court decision regarding herbicide exposure in Da Nang Harbor and because additional deck logs were submitted by the Veteran. The claim will be reconsidered with consideration of all relevant evidence.

The deciding factor: A recent court decision requires VA to reassess whether the Veteran may be presumed exposed to herbicides based on service records, including new deck logs provided by the Veteran.

Claimed conditions: multiple myelomas
How they argued it: Not specified
Exposure basis: Burn pits / airborne hazards
Rating: Not verified here — check the original decision
Decision date: January 8, 2016
Citation: 1600700

This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Search VA.gov for the original decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 1600700.

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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Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the veteran's withdrawal of his appeal for service connection for multiple myelomas as the result of exposure to Agent Orange and jungle rot, and for a higher initial evaluation for bilateral tinnitus. The hearing loss disability remains at a 10 percent rating.

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