The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including a VA examination and opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death. The appellant is seeking service connection for the cause of her husband's death due to colon cancer, which she believes was caused by his service in Southwest Asia.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there are insufficient medical opinions on file to determine the likely etiology of the Veteran's colon cancer and its relationship to his service in Southwest Asia. The appellant needs additional evidence from a VA examiner.
- Claimed conditions
- Colon Cancer
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 11, 2016
- Citation
- 1609916
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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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