The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's colon and rectal cancer is related to his service, specifically exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The decision also mentions that updated treatment records should be sought.
The deciding factor: The decision was made based on the need for an updated medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current condition and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- colon and rectal cancer
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 15, 2018
- Citation
- 18142370
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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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