The Veteran's renal cancer and cause of death are presumed to be related to his exposure to herbicide agents in service. The Board has granted the claims for these conditions, but has remanded for further development regarding other issues.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supports a finding that the Veteran’s exposure to Agent Orange contributed substantially to the development of his renal cancer and caused his death.
- Claimed conditions
- renal cancer, sleep disorder (including sleep apnea and insomnia), peripheral neuropathy, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 24, 2019
- Citation
- 19132158
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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