The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and his in-service herbicide exposure. The examiner is asked to determine if AML or its residuals are related to service, specifically considering the presumptive provisions of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019.
The deciding factor: The Board found that additional development is necessary due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and his in-service herbicide exposure, specifically considering the presumptive provisions of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 28, 2020
- Citation
- 20050009
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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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- Whole decision: Granted
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