The veteran's appeal involves multiple issues related to his spine and skin conditions, including seeking service connection for periodontal disease and increased disability ratings for cervical and lumbar spine disorders. The case is being remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The case requires additional development due to the relocation of the veteran and a need for a new hearing at the RO level.
- Claimed conditions
- periodontal disease, degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine and lumbar spine, intervertebral disc syndrome of the lumbar spine, intervertebral disc syndrome of the cervical spine, acne rosacea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 18, 2008
- Citation
- 0824128
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error, and the case is inextricably intertwined with his TDIU claim.
- Granted
The Veteran's periodontal disease is service-connected for treatment purposes only, given his current 100% schedular evaluation.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection and rating issues due to the Veteran's death.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient examination and a pre-decisional duty to assist error. A new VA examination is required.
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