The Board has decided that the Veteran's acinic cell parotid gland carcinoma may be related to his service exposure, but needs further clarification and evidence. The case is being remanded for a new examination.
The deciding factor: The previous opinions did not adequately address the link between the Veteran's in-service exposure to chemicals and his cancer.
- Claimed conditions
- acinic cell parotid gland carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 8, 2021
- Citation
- 21067950
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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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- Remanded (sent back)
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