The Veteran's lung cancer residuals, status post thoracotomy, are currently rated at 10 percent. The Board has decided to remand the case for a VA examination to assess the full extent of his residual symptoms and determine if they warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The most recent C&P Examination did not consider all residuals related to the Veteran's lung cancer surgery, including shortness of breath, coughing, and pain.
- Claimed conditions
- lung cancer residuals, status post thoracotomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 13, 2019
- Citation
- 19145985
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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- Remanded (sent back)
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