The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions are remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.
The deciding factor: Additional evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran's current symptoms were manifestations of his later diagnosed Systemic Lupus Erythrematosus (SLE) during military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Systemic Lupus Erythrematosus, Insomnia, Panic attacks, Claustrophobia, Bilateral restless legs syndrome, Incurable autoimmune disease, Heart disease, Tachycardia, Hypertension, Rheumatoid arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Chronic fatigue, Rashes, Photo sensitivity, Nausea and vomiting, Dental symptoms, Lack of tearing of eyes, Diminished vision, Seizures, Cataracts, Heart attack and heart failure, Stomach pains and cramps, Depression
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 31, 2009
- Citation
- 0911888
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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
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