The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.
The deciding factor: Further development is needed as requested by the Board to ensure all relevant evidence has been considered in evaluating the Veteran's service connection claims.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic Type II diabetes mellitus, chronic ear disorder to include otitis externa, chronic sinus disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 6, 2010
- Citation
- 1012875
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 1012875.
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
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.