Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's lymphoma was related to his participation in toxic exposure risk activity during active service, including his exposure to exhaust fumes and pollutants emitted from C-141 aircraft.
The deciding factor: A pre-decisional duty-to-assist error occurred as no medical opinion was obtained prior to the AOJ decision on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- Lymphoma
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25099897
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