The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's current urological disorder, including urethral stricture disease, had its onset in service or represents a permanent worsening of a preexisting condition during service. The Veteran also needs to be provided with outstanding VA medical records and given an opportunity to report for a scheduled examination.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the current urological disorder may have been aggravated by service but requires further evidence to determine its onset and relationship to service.
- Claimed conditions
- urological disorder, urethral stricture disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 2, 2010
- Citation
- 1020322
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's urethral stricture disease with bladder diverticulum, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to an injury during active duty for training (ACDUTRA) or inactive duty training (INACDUTRA).
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, finding that his bladder disorder was not caused by VA carelessness or negligence and was due to pre-existing conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for urological disorder, sleep apnea, and cardiovascular disease due to additional development being necessary. The issues of increased ratings for right and left knee disabilities and wrist disabilities are also remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the cases for further evaluation due to inadequate VA examinations and need for additional medical evidence.
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