The claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened, but the claims for coronary artery disease, prostate cancer, peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, and hypothyroidism, each claimed as secondary to exposure to ionizing radiation, were remanded.
The deciding factor: Additional evidence was found that contributed significantly to the claim for PTSD, necessitating a new evaluation. The claims for coronary artery disease, prostate cancer, peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, and hypothyroidism required further development before adjudication.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Coronary artery disease, Prostate cancer, Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, Hypothyroidism
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 1, 2008
- Citation
- 0810653
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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