The Board has determined that an addendum medical opinion is needed to address the relationship between the Veteran's glioblastoma multiforme and his exposure to burn pits during military service. The case is being remanded for this purpose.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found the opinions from the January 2015 provider and September 2015 VA medical opinion were not adequate, requiring a more detailed explanation of whether the Veteran's glioblastoma is related to his service exposure to burn pits.
- Claimed conditions
- glioblastoma multiforme
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 9, 2019
- Citation
- 19127289
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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