The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for colon cancer to correct pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors, including obtaining a medical nexus examination and opinion considering toxic exposures during service.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the need to obtain a TERA memorandum and a medical opinion addressing the etiology of the Veteran's colon cancer in light of his presumed exposure to herbicide agents and contaminants in the water supply during service, as well as potential secondary service connection due to his service-connected diabetes and hypertension.
- Claimed conditions
- colon cancer
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25043542
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection of colon cancer, claimed as due to exposure to asbestos, for an addendum opinion considering additional evidence.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for colon cancer as the evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's current condition and their in-service toxic exposure risk activity.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the service connection claim for colon cancer to obtain a medical opinion on its etiology, particularly regarding exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
- Dismissed
The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the claims.
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