Remanded (sent back)PACT Act
The Board remanded the claims for service connection of mild right dependent atelectasis and spot on pancreas. The Veteran will undergo a Toxic Exposure Risk Activity (TERA) examination to determine if these conditions are related to his exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Korea.
The deciding factor: The Board found that a remand is warranted to obtain a TERA examination and medical opinion to assess the Veteran's claimed conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- mild right dependent atelectasis, spot on pancreas
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25007889
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