The veteran's claim for service connection for eye problems, which is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, has been denied. The case is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence that needs to be reviewed by the RO.
The deciding factor: New medical evidence was submitted after the issuance of the statement of the case (SOC), and further review and consideration are required before a decision can be made.
- Claimed conditions
- eye problems
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 12, 2004
- Citation
- 0412383
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded all claims for service connection due to missing service treatment records and VA's failure to assist the veteran.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection for various conditions related to diabetes mellitus type II, congestive heart failure, diabetic neuropathy, kidney function, and eye problems have been dismissed. The appeal for head injury (claimed as traumatic brain injury) is remanded.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for avascular necrosis, left femoral head, feet pain, eye problems, neck disability, insomnia, right knee disability, left knee disability, and right hip disability as there is no evidence of these conditions during active duty or within a year of discharge. The Veteran did not provide sufficient evidence to establish that any of the claimed disabilities were incurred in service.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for vision issues, eye problems and cataracts, as well as an increased rating for tinnitus, has been dismissed due to the Veteran's request to withdraw his appeal.
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