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 assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 10, 2019
- Citation
- 19192203
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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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