The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a new VA examination to determine if his gastrointestinal symptoms are related to active service, including exposure to undiagnosed illnesses or other conditions associated with service in the Southwest Asia theater.
The deciding factor: A new VA examination is needed to assess whether the Veteran's gastrointestinal complaints are attributable to active service and/or an undiagnosed illness.
- Claimed conditions
- gastrointestinal disorder, diarrhea, vomiting, bloody stools, heartburn
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 27, 2010
- Citation
- 1032370
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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)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination reports and internal inconsistencies in the previous VA examinations. The Veteran's gastrointestinal symptoms, including IBS, constipation, diarrhea, and hemorrhoids, need further evaluation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and a duty to assist error. The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder claim will be reconsidered with the inclusion of all relevant private medical records.
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