The Board has determined that more development is necessary to determine the etiology of the Veteran's right lung disability, including whether it arose during service or is related to exposure from chemical agents. The case is being remanded for a VA examination and further review.
The deciding factor: The Board found insufficient evidence to make a decision on the claim without additional development, specifically an examination to determine if the Veteran's current right lung disability is related to his in-service service or exposures.
- Claimed conditions
- right lung disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 1, 2020
- Citation
- 20022485
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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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