The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical records and to schedule the Veteran for VA examinations to determine if he has current neck and skin conditions, including acne or 'splotches' on his face and left ear. The claims will be re-adjudicated after these actions.
The deciding factor: The Board found that remand was necessary due to the need for additional medical records and examination to properly assess the Veteran's claims.
- Claimed conditions
- neck injury, skin condition on face and left ear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2010
- Citation
- 1004394
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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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- Remanded (sent back)
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