The veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, diverticulosis, a laceration of the left ring finger, skin disorders of the feet, and lipomas. The case has been remanded to obtain VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The case was remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the veteran's current disabilities and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, diverticulosis, residuals of a laceration of the left ring finger, a skin disorder of the feet, lipomas of the right arm and right abdomen
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 9, 2004
- Citation
- 0406237
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for GERD, left wrist sprain, right knee strain, and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine. The claim for an increased rating for generalized anxiety disorder with depressive disorder was denied.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for diverticulosis, GERD, and hiatal hernia as the evidence did not show a link to an in-service disease or injury.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as remanded several other claims for further development.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for kidney stones, diverticulosis, and hemorrhoids based on their relationship to the Veteran's active service.
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