The veteran's claims for earlier effective date and higher rating for low back strain, as well as his claims for service connection of a skin disorder, chronic fatigue, and arthritis in the knees are being remanded due to procedural errors and need for additional development.
The deciding factor: Procedural errors were identified, including inadequate VCAA notice and failure to consider all possible theories of service connection. Additional evidence is needed to determine the nature, severity, and etiology of his skin disorders and chronic fatigue, as well as whether they are related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- low back strain, eczema and xerosis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 22, 2006
- Citation
- 0618329
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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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