The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's carcinoid syndrome and tumors are related to his service, specifically Agent Orange exposure.
The deciding factor: The claim is being remanded because there is insufficient evidence to determine if the current condition is related to service, including potential Agent Orange exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- carcinoid syndrome, tumors
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 26, 2018
- Citation
- 18121742
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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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The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU due to his carcinoid syndrome, as there were errors in developing the record regarding his claimed exposures and private treatment records. The Veteran is also required to undergo a VA examination.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU due to his carcinoid syndrome, as there were errors in developing the record regarding his claimed exposures and private treatment records. The Veteran is also required to undergo a VA examination.
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