The Veteran's claim of service connection for squamous cell skin carcinoma is being remanded due to the need for further development, including a VA examination and an opinion regarding the etiology of his condition.
The deciding factor: Further investigation into the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange and other hazardous chemicals during service is needed before determining the cause of his squamous cell skin carcinoma.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell skin carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 27, 2017
- Citation
- 1753943
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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