The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his medical records and a comprehensive examination to determine the severity of his various disorders, including hearing loss, shortness of breath, leg failure, disorder of the arms, dizziness, and mental illness. The VA will also ensure that he receives proper VCAA notice.
The deciding factor: The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development as requested by the Court in Dingess/Hartman v. Nicholson, 19 Vet. App. 473 (2006).
- Claimed conditions
- shortness of breath, dizziness, leg failure, hearing loss, disorder of the arms, mental illness
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 12, 2006
- Citation
- 0638647
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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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- Denied
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- Dismissed
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- Partly granted
The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for anxiety disorder and denied service connection for hearing loss. The claims for service connection for GERD, right ankle limitations, and sinusitis were remanded for further development.
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