The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, and will consider whether the Veteran's lung condition is related to service exposure to burn pits in Bosnia.
The deciding factor: The medical opinion provided prior to the November 2021 rating decision on appeal did not adequately address the Veteran's contention that his lung disability was caused by toxin exposure from burn pit toxins while on active duty in Bosnia.
- Claimed conditions
- Lung Condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 11, 2024
- Citation
- A24054913
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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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- Granted
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