The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for thyroid cancer due to a lack of evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to ionizing radiation during his military service. The AOJ is instructed to obtain all relevant records, including any DD Form 1141 and request a dose estimate from the Naval Dosimetry Center.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to ionizing radiation during his military service, which is necessary for determining whether it contributed to his thyroid cancer.
- Claimed conditions
- thyroid cancer
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- Ionizing radiation
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 1, 2018
- Citation
- 18139569
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 18139569.
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for thyroid cancer, as it was not shown to be chronic in service and did not manifest within the applicable presumptive period.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for thyroid cancer, finding a causal relationship between the Veteran's in-service toxic exposures and his current condition.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for thyroid cancer and hypothyroidism, both linked to the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for thyroid cancer, finding a link to the Veteran's in-service herbicide exposure during his service in Vietnam.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.