The Veteran's cause of death, listed as acute myeloid leukemia on his death certificate, is being remanded for further development and a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the condition. The claim will also be reviewed to determine if RF radiation exposure during service should be considered in connection with the cause of death.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that additional evidence is needed to determine the cause of the Veteran's cause of death, including verification of his claimed RF radiation exposure and a medical opinion regarding the etiology of acute myeloid leukemia.
- Claimed conditions
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 1, 2023
- Citation
- 23006314
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service personnel records, which may affect the Veteran's cause of death claim.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for acute myeloid leukemia is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The AOJ needs to obtain an updated medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's AML, including its relationship to in-service herbicide exposure.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o) and (r)(1) based on his need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's cause of death, acute myeloid leukemia, is found to be directly related to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange and benzene. The claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.
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