The case is being remanded for an examination to determine the likely etiology of the Veteran's Alzheimer's disease in relation to his head injury in service.
The deciding factor: There is evidence that the Veteran sustained a head injury in service, current diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, and textual evidence suggesting a possible link between the two. The low threshold standard of McClendon v. Nicholson is met for a VA medical examination to secure a nexus opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- Alzheimer's disease
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2009
- Citation
- 0906967
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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