The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional development due to possible worsening of the Veteran's left ankle disability and bilateral hearing loss disability since his last VA examinations. The Veteran is also requested to undergo a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any currently present skin cancer, including exposure to herbicides while serving in the Republic of Vietnam.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that additional development is required due to possible worsening of the Veteran's disabilities since his last VA examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- skin cancer
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 15, 2019
- Citation
- 19137732
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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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