Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty about whether the Veteran's death was caused by exposure to herbicide agents during service, and a medical opinion is needed to determine if this contributed to his end stage renal disease.
The deciding factor: The Board found doubt in the Veteran’s statement of being exposed to herbicide agents and ordered a medical opinion on the matter.
- Claimed conditions
- renal disease and failure
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2020
- Citation
- 20004444
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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