The Veteran's claim for service connection for adenoid cystic carcinoma, which he contends is related to radiation exposure during his military service, has been remanded due to the need for a dose estimate of any potential in-service radiation exposure. The VA will review the provided information and determine if additional development or an examination is necessary.
The deciding factor: The claim requires a determination of whether the Veteran was exposed to radiation during service and what the estimated dose might be, which necessitates further investigation by the Under Secretary for Health.
- Claimed conditions
- adenoid cystic carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 27, 2022
- Citation
- 22060312
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to an incomplete VA medical opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death and his cancer.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for adenoid cystic carcinoma has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate this case as the appellant is deceased.
- Denied
The Veteran's adenoid cystic carcinoma was not shown in service, nor is it related to service. The Board denied the claim for service connection.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's adenoid cystic carcinoma is remanded for further development and clarification of the etiology of his condition, including potential service connection based on exposure to herbicide agents or contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
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