The Veteran's appeal involves multiple conditions and exposures, with the majority of issues seeking service connection for various health problems. The Board has determined that a hearing is needed to address these claims.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to appear at his previously scheduled Board hearing due to incarceration, but now requests another hearing in light of his current circumstances.
- Claimed conditions
- type I diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, migraines, head injuries, dislocated left shoulder, lung and throat breathing problems due to asbestos exposure, dysphagia due to asbestos exposure, herniated spinal discs, left hip arthritis, right hip arthritis, left knee arthritis, right knee arthritis, left foot neuropathy, right foot neuropathy, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, chronic insomnia, memory problems, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), severe allergies, loss of smell, loss of taste, blepharitis of the bilateral eyes, broken nose, dislocated jaw, ulcers, bleeding gums, broken teeth, fear of heights, residuals of lead paint exposure, residuals of bee stings
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2010
- Citation
- 1041682
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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 Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines was reopened due to new evidence. Service connection is granted for painful scars, but the rating assigned remains at 10 percent. The claims for fibromyalgia and bilateral shoulder disability are denied.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's headaches are at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected traumatic brain injury, and thus grants service connection for this condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder and PTSD. The Veteran will be asked to provide additional medical records and undergo a VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his alleged stressors.
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