The Veteran's non-Hodgkin's lymphoma has worsened since the last VA examination in October 2012, and he needs to be examined again to determine its current severity.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported that his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma was detected in his bloodstream as well as in two lymph nodes on his lung.
- Claimed conditions
- non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 10, 2019
- Citation
- 19192203
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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
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for various symptoms, including dementia, vertigo, migraine headaches, and bodily pain. The Veteran's non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma residuals are also being evaluated.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy with foot drop, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma due to in-service herbicide agent exposure. The Court found that the Board did not address the Veteran’s lay contentions regarding herbicide agent exposure and formaldehyde exposure during autopsies.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development and readjudication, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
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