The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including a radiation dose assessment and an opinion from VA on whether in-service ionizing radiation exposure caused or contributed to the Veteran's gallbladder disorder.
The deciding factor: The Veteran cited competent evidence that his gallbladder disorder may be induced by ionizing radiation during service. The Board requested such an assessment and opinion as part of the remand process.
- Claimed conditions
- gallbladder disorder; status post cholecystectomy
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Ionizing radiation
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 5, 2019
- Citation
- 19143254
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This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 19143254.
What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case for obtaining missing service treatment records and an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the gallbladder disorder.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a gallbladder disorder; status post cholecystectomy, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or radiation exposure.
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