The Veteran seeks service connection for microscopic colitis, which he claims is related to his service-connected PTSD and/or malaria. The Board finds that a VA examination is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's current condition.
The deciding factor: A medical opinion is required to address whether the Veteran's current microscopic colitis is related to his active service or any service-connected conditions, including PTSD and malaria.
- Claimed conditions
- microscopic colitis
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 19, 2011
- Citation
- 1134927
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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
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for microscopic colitis, finding that the Veteran's condition manifests in moderately severe ulcerative colitis with frequent exacerbations.
- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The claims for service connection, compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, and TDIU are all remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and evidence.
- Whole decision: 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.
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