The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of an opinion linking the Veteran's basal cell carcinoma and its residuals to his active service, specifically presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran will need to provide additional medical records from a private facility in Chardon, Ohio, and undergo a VA examination.
The deciding factor: The Board cannot make a fully-informed decision without an opinion linking the Veteran's basal cell carcinoma to his presumed in-service herbicide agent exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of basal cell carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 25, 2021
- Citation
- 21031949
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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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