The Veteran's claim for service connection for melanoma, respiratory disorder (other than asbestosis, mesothelioma, and sinus condition), and asbestosis with pleural plaques is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.
The deciding factor: Additional evidence has been received that may support the Veteran's claims, but further examination and opinion are needed to determine the validity of these claims.
- Claimed conditions
- melanoma, respiratory disorder (other than asbestosis, mesothelioma, and sinus condition), asbestosis with pleural plaques
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2020
- Citation
- 20005001
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his lung cancer was related to his service-connected melanoma.
- Granted
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- Granted
The Board granted service connection for melanoma, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran and finding that his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune caused his condition.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for lung condition, to include asthma, COPD, emphysema, asbestosis, and mesothelioma.
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