The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination. The AOJ will obtain any outstanding VA treatment records, notify the Veteran of his duty to submit relevant evidence, and schedule him for a VA examination if necessary.
The deciding factor: The case requires further development as there are gaps in the record that may be pertinent to the appeal, including missing VA treatment records and potential exposure to pollutants other than Agent Orange. The AOJ will ensure all available evidence is considered before making a decision on the Veteran's claims.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 24, 2010
- Citation
- 1023540
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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
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