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
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 29, 2024
- Citation
- A24021908
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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.
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