The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and readjudication due to mischaracterization in the February 2014 Supplemental Statement of the Case.
The deciding factor: The issue on appeal was incorrectly characterized, necessitating a new Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).
- Claimed conditions
- basal cell carcinoma of the skin
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 21, 2016
- Citation
- 1636895
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions have been granted, including lumbar spine DDD, cervical spine disorder, LEFT shoulder disorder, bilateral ankle disorders, and basal cell carcinoma of the skin. Secondary service connection has also been established for radiculopathy in both lower extremities.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for a skin condition, as it is unclear if there is any relationship between the Veteran's current skin conditions and his military service or herbicide exposure. The case will be returned to the RO for further development.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's skin disability and his service, including exposure to Agent Orange.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's service connection claim for basal cell carcinoma of the skin is denied as there is no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.
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