The Board has decided to remand the case due to inaccuracies in the exposure report and a need for further research into the Veteran's claimed exposures. The Veteran is seeking service connection for throat cancer, but his claims are being held up because of discrepancies in his military records regarding his alleged exposure to chemical or biological agents.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the previous exposure report inaccurately represented the extent of the Veteran's active service and his documented in-service coursework, which gives rise to his theory of entitlement.
- Claimed conditions
- carcinoma of the larynx
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 21, 2023
- Citation
- 23010535
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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
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- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claim for carcinoma of the larynx is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his service in Thailand, specifically near air base perimeters where he worked as an aircraft maintenance specialist.
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