The Board has determined that the issues of service connection for multiple myeloma, right leg condition as secondary to multiple myeloma, RUE limited mobility as secondary to multiple myeloma, skin rash as secondary to multiple myeloma, and total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) are inextricably intertwined with the issue of service connection for multiple myeloma. Therefore, these issues must be remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's statements regarding toxic exposure during basic training at Fort McClellan warrant a VA TERA medical examination and opinion to determine if there is a nexus between her current disabilities and service.
- Claimed conditions
- multiple myeloma, right leg condition, RUE limited mobility, skin rash
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 2, 2023
- Citation
- 23059236
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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: Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 100 percent for service-connected multiple myeloma has been denied. The Board also remanded two issues related to nerve neuropathies, and the claims for TDIU and SMC have been denied.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for multiple myeloma, finding that the evidence is in equipoise and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the appellant.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for multiple myeloma and back problems due to a duty to assist error. For multiple myeloma, the Veteran's exposure to asbestos is not verified. For back problems, an addendum opinion is needed to consider the Veteran's lay statements regarding her training-related injuries.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for multiple myeloma, diabetes mellitus II, and coronary artery disease (CAD) based on the Veteran's in-service exposure to herbicide agents.
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