The Veteran's adenocarcinoma of the colon is remanded for further review due to a lack of consideration of his exposure to ionizing radiation from x-ray machines during service and the factors outlined in VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Under Secretary for Health did not consider the Veteran’s reports of radiation exposure from x-ray machines while in service when determining if his adenocarcinoma of the colon is related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- adenocarcinoma of the colon
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 23, 2020
- Citation
- 20080725
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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