The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's gynecological disorder, including hysterectomy and infertility, and her service at Camp Lejeune. The VA is instructed to obtain a medical opinion on whether these conditions are related to exposure to contaminated water during her service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was not enough evidence to determine if the Veteran's gynecological disorders were related to her service at Camp Lejeune, necessitating further examination and opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- hysterectomy, infertility
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 2, 2021
- Citation
- 21072045
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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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