The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and review of his medical records, including those from active duty.
The deciding factor: The case is being remanded because the veteran needs an examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities and to ensure that all relevant evidence has been considered in evaluating his claims.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral shoulder disorders, bilateral hip disorders, left leg disability, neck disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0601926
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.
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
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- Denied
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