The Board remands the claim for service connection for smoldering myeloma to determine if the Veteran participated in a toxic exposure risk activity and, if so, whether there is a nexus between his condition and such exposure.
The deciding factor: The PACT Act requires VA to consider certain toxic exposures during service when determining service connection. The Board must first determine if the Veteran was exposed to any toxic substances before considering a medical opinion on the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- smoldering myeloma (claimed as multiple myeloma)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 15, 2024
- Citation
- A24065815
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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