Remanded (sent back)
The appeal for an increased rating for esophageal cancer is remanded. The VA must correct errors in the examination process.
The deciding factor: The VA provided an inadequate examination that did not address all residuals of the Veteran's esophageal cancer.
- Claimed conditions
- esophageal cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25002145
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