The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a thyroid condition and a low back condition due to exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's hypothyroidism is related to post-service surgery, but it is unclear if this relates to in-service exposure. For the low back condition, there is no evidence of injury in service, and the Board finds that a VA examination is needed.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not establish a clear link between the Veteran's current thyroid condition and his in-service herbicide agent exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- Thyroid condition, Low back condition
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 31, 2024
- Citation
- A24028437
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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
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