The Veteran's adenoid cystic carcinoma is remanded for further development and clarification of the etiology of his condition, including potential service connection based on exposure to herbicide agents or contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not provide an opinion on the etiology of the Veteran’s adenoid cystic carcinoma in relation to his active duty service, specifically regarding sun exposure and potential herbicide exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- adenoid cystic carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 28, 2019
- Citation
- 19123392
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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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The Board has decided to remand the case due to an incomplete VA medical opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death and his cancer.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for adenoid cystic carcinoma has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate this case as the appellant is deceased.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for adenoid cystic carcinoma, which he contends is related to radiation exposure during his military service, has been remanded due to the need for a dose estimate of any potential in-service radiation exposure. The VA will review the provided information and determine if additional development or an examination is necessary.
- Denied
The Veteran's adenoid cystic carcinoma was not shown in service, nor is it related to service. The Board denied the claim for service connection.
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