Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for nodule in esophagus (esophageal cancer) to obtain an addendum opinion that addresses the relationship between asbestos exposure and the Veteran's current diagnosed disability, as well as any relevant analysis required to respond to the Veteran's lay statements and medical articles provided of record.
The deciding factor: The Board finds the existing VA examiner's opinion inadequate due to its lack of a detailed rationale addressing the relationship between asbestos exposure and esophageal cancer, and remands for an addendum opinion that considers additional evidence provided by the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- nodule in esophagus (esophageal cancer)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25088559
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