The veteran's claims for service connection for skin and bone disease, claimed as residuals of exposure to ionizing radiation, are being remanded due to the need for additional development.
The deciding factor: Additional evidence has been associated with the claims folder indicating possible exposure to ionizing radiation. The VA Under Secretary for Benefits will determine if any currently diagnosed skin or bone disease is related to service and/or exposure to ionizing radiation.
- Claimed conditions
- skin disease, bone disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 12, 2005
- Citation
- 0510459
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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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