The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, specifically related to toxic exposure during his military service. The case will be reviewed again with a focus on the total potential exposure and synergistic effects of all TERAs involving the Veteran.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there is not sufficient evidence to establish a nexus between the cause of the Veteran's death and service, including toxic exposures during his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- intracerebral hemorrhage
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 22, 2026
- Citation
- A26037496
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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
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