The Board has determined that the issue on appeal requires additional development and must be remanded for a medical examination to determine if the veteran's current residuals of sub-total gastrectomy and/or chronic ulcer are causally related to his period of active military service.
The deciding factor: The case is not ready for appellate review due to the need for further evidence regarding the etiology of the veteran's conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- sub-total gastrectomy, chronic ulcer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 26, 2004
- Citation
- 0426713
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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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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a personal hearing at the RO.
- Denied
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