The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides in Korea and to obtain a retrospective medical opinion on whether his pain and discomfort, possibly related to herbicide exposure, contributed to his suicide.
The deciding factor: The Board found insufficient evidence to verify the Veteran's alleged exposure to herbicides while stationed at the Korean DMZ and requires further development including obtaining unit records and providing a retrospective medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's cause of death and his active service.
- Claimed conditions
- gunshot wound to head
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 14, 2022
- Citation
- 22040440
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 22040440.
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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