The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bladder cancer and prostate disability due to chemical or conceded herbicide exposure. Additional evidence is needed, including updated treatment records and a urology examination to clarify diagnoses and determine if there is a relationship between service, chemical exposures, and these conditions.
The deciding factor: The Board found that additional clarification was needed regarding the Veteran's claims for bladder cancer and prostate disability due to chemical or conceded herbicide exposure, as well as the nature of his prior service connection determinations.
- Claimed conditions
- Bladder cancer, Prostate disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 23, 2020
- Citation
- 20080791
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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