The Veteran's adenocarcinoma of lung is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding its etiology, as well as the need to obtain private medical records.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was insufficient evidence to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's adenocarcinoma of lung, including potential exposure to toxic substances during service. The decision also noted the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding this issue.
- Claimed conditions
- adenocarcinoma of lung
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 29, 2024
- Citation
- A24021908
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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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