The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to her exposure to burn pits in service, as she contends that her ulcerative colitis, endometriosis, uterine fibroids and adhesions of the right fallopian tube are related to this exposure. The VA examinations and opinions provided were deemed inadequate for adjudication purposes.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and opinions did not take into account the Veteran's lay statements regarding her exposure to burn pits in service, nor did they consider the synergistic effect of all potential exposures (TERAs).
- Claimed conditions
- ulcerative colitis, endometriosis, uterine fibroids and adhesions of the right fallopian tube
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 22, 2023
- Citation
- 23046647
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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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