The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam. The appellant argues that the Veteran’s death was caused by non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which she claims was a result of exposure to herbicide agents including Agent Orange.
The deciding factor: The Board is unable to determine from the present evidence of record whether the Veteran was within 12 nautical miles offshore of the Republic of Vietnam during his active service due to insufficient information regarding the USS Kitty Hawk's movements or locations.
- Claimed conditions
- Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 14, 2020
- Citation
- 20002489
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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