The veteran's claim for service connection for chronic respiratory infections is being remanded due to the need for a medical nexus opinion.
The deciding factor: The Board found that a remand was needed for a medical nexus opinion regarding the relationship between any diagnosed respiratory disabilities and service.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic respiratory infections
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 23, 2007
- Citation
- 0736759
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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.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection of chronic respiratory infections, including bronchitis and bronchiectasis, to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic cough, chronic respiratory infections, sleep apnea, and rheumatoid arthritis. The Board found that VA did not obtain necessary medical examinations or records to support these claims.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for various health conditions as the appellant requested to withdraw the appeal.
- Dismissed
Your appeal has been dismissed because the Veteran died before a decision could be made. The claim will not continue without proper substitution of an eligible individual.
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