The Veteran's service connection claims for systemic lupus erythematosus, COPD, ischemic heart disease, and prostate cancer are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The Board will consider the evidence submitted by the Veteran regarding exposure to toxins at Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
The deciding factor: New evidence has been submitted suggesting potential exposure to toxins during service, which may be relevant to the claims for systemic lupus erythematosus, COPD, ischemic heart disease, and prostate cancer.
- Claimed conditions
- Systemic lupus erythematosus, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), Ischemic heart disease, Prostate cancer
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 2, 2022
- Citation
- A22022199
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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.
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- Granted
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and prostate cancer are granted service connection, with the latter requiring a VA examination to address exposure to burn pits.
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