The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hyperlipidemia, listed as a cause of death on his death certificate, was caused by his exposure to herbicide agents while in service. The examiner is asked to review the medical article submitted by the appellant and consider if there is any link between TCDD (Agent Orange) exposure and hyperlipidemia.
The deciding factor: The Board found insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange and his hyperlipidemia, which was listed as a cause of death on his death certificate.
- Claimed conditions
- hyperlipidemia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 17, 2020
- Citation
- 20026757
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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