The Board remands the case for an examination to determine if the Veteran's colon cancer residuals are related to his service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or caused by it.
The deciding factor: The decision is based on the need for a medical examination to address the relationship between the Veteran's colon cancer residuals and his already service-connected IBS, as well as any in-service gastrointestinal symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- colon cancer residuals
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25037655
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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