The Veteran's claims for service connection for Cushing's syndrome and hyperaldosteronism are remanded due to the need for a VA examination. The Veteran asserts that his conditions are related to in-service herbicide exposure, but there is no direct evidence of such exposure. For pheochromocytoma, the claim is also remanded as it requires an opinion on whether the condition is proximately due to or aggravated by service-connected hypertension.
The deciding factor: The claims for Cushing's syndrome and hyperaldosteronism require a VA examination to determine if in-service herbicide exposure is related to these conditions. For pheochromocytoma, a VA opinion is needed to assess whether it is proximately due to or aggravated by service-connected hypertension.
- Claimed conditions
- Cushing's syndrome, hyperaldosteronism
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 2, 2021
- Citation
- 21066888
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied various claims for earlier effective dates and service connection, dismissed a claim for an earlier effective date for Cushing's syndrome, and remanded claims for erectile dysfunction, multiple sclerosis, and TDIU.
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