The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his medical records and for VA examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected conditions. The issues on appeal include increased ratings for neuritis, chronic bronchitis with tuberculosis infection, and a duodenal ulcer.
The deciding factor: Additional evidence is needed from the veteran's healthcare providers and a comprehensive examination is required to determine the current level of disability for each condition.
- Claimed conditions
- neuritis, 4th to 7th ribs, left, chronic bronchitis with tuberculosis infection with disease, inactive, chronic duodenal ulcer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 13, 2005
- Citation
- 0518935
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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.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals regarding his service-connected duodenal ulcer, acid reflux disorder (hiatal hernia), and hemorrhoids have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran. The application to reopen claims for chronic fatigue syndrome has also been dismissed.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, varicose veins of the right leg, chronic duodenal ulcer, varicose veins of the left leg, and tinnitus, are considered in determining his employability. The case is REMANDED for a VA examination to evaluate the impact of these conditions on his ability to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
- Granted
The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a private hospital on October 7, 2008 are approved for reimbursement as the treatment was deemed necessary due to an emergency condition that would have been hazardous if delayed.
- Granted
The Veteran's chronic duodenal ulcer is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board has determined that a higher rating of 30 percent is warranted based on his symptoms and medical findings.
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