The Veteran's service connection claim for status post mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the left parotid gland is granted on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act. The case is remanded to consider other potential bases for service connection, including exposure to radiation.
The deciding factor: The decision was made based on the Veteran's exposure to environmental hazards during his deployment in Afghanistan and his diagnosis of status post mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the left parotid gland, which is considered a form of head cancer. The case is remanded for further development regarding potential radiation exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- status post mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the left parotid gland
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 2, 2023
- Citation
- A23030631
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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).
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