The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed for the veteran's cystocele and rectovaginal fistula claims, as well as to consider additional medical evidence submitted since the last supplemental statement of the case.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service records do not specifically show complaints or diagnoses related to her current conditions. The Board finds that a VA examination is necessary to determine the nature and likely etiology of her claimed cystocele, and to evaluate the severity of her rectovaginal fistula.
- Claimed conditions
- cystocele, rectovaginal fistula
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 11, 2008
- Citation
- 0830787
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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
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted effective dates of March 30, 1998 for the establishment of service connection for residuals from an ectopic pregnancy, rectovaginal fistula, and chronic urinary tract infection.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a gynecological disability, claimed as residuals of miscarriages, and for Asherman's syndrome due to inadequate medical opinions in previous examinations. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions on a direct basis.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete VA treatment records and an examination for chronic fatigue syndrome related to hypoglycemia.
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