The Board remands the claim for service connection of the cause of death due to malignant lymphoma and uremia, as the previous VA opinion was found inadequate.
The deciding factor: The previous VA medical examination did not adequately address the pertinent evidence regarding the Veteran's malignant lymphoma and uremia conditions or functional impairment, including any relation to his service in Camp Lejeune.
- Claimed conditions
- malignant lymphoma, uremia
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 2, 2024
- Citation
- A24062594
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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