The Veteran seeks service connection for burns to the thoracolumbar back and bilateral legs, including as due to exposure to high octane fuel. The Board finds that further development of the record is necessary.
The deciding factor: The appeal requires a VA examination to determine if there is a relationship between the Veteran's current disability and his military service, specifically an in-service incident where he was exposed to high octane fuel.
- Claimed conditions
- burns to thoracolumbar back, bilateral legs
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 9, 2017
- Citation
- 1732111
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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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