The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient verification of herbicide exposure at Lackland Air Force Base (Kelly Air Force Base). The Veteran's claim for service connection for CLL, including as due to exposure to herbicides and asbestos, is now pending again.
The deciding factor: Verification of the Veteran's alleged herbicide exposure during basic training at Lackland Air Force Base (Kelly Air Force Base) was not completed as required by VBA Manual M21 IV.ii.1.H.7.a. and IV.ii.1.I.3.c.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 13, 2018
- Citation
- 18134097
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain a medical examination regarding the severity of his residuals from chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), including chronic fatigue. The initial compensable rating for CLL remains denied.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for CLL, B-cell leukemia, and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma on a presumptive basis due to in-service herbicide exposure. The Veteran served within the territorial sea of the Republic of Vietnam during his active duty.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's supplemental claim for service connection for sleep apnea, CLL and CFS was granted. The appeal is based on new evidence that reopened the previously denied claims.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and renal cell carcinoma are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of his exposure history.
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