The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining a VA examination to assess the nature and etiology of his gastrointestinal disorder, as well as another C&P examination regarding his right wrist, right knee, and lumbosacral spine disabilities. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is also part of this appeal.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's testimony indicates that he has a chronic gastrointestinal disorder related to medications used for service-connected conditions, but the current evidence does not adequately reveal the severity or etiology of his gastrointestinal symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic gastrointestinal disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 8, 2012
- Citation
- 1204799
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for a chronic gastrointestinal disorder and remanded the claims for hypertension, esophageal varices, acid reflux disease / GERD, and diabetes mellitus type II.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, hypertension, and a chronic gastrointestinal disorder due to potential secondary service connection. The VA is instructed to obtain additional medical opinions regarding these issues.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for a chronic gastrointestinal disorder, other than GERD and substance abuse disorder. The claim for an increased rating of the low back disability was also denied.
- Whole decision: Granted
Service connection for a chronic gastrointestinal disorder, gallbladder condition, pre-cancer polyps and colon problems, and gum disease are granted. The Veteran's right shoulder injury, right elbow limitation of flexion, right elbow limitation of pronation, and right elbow limitation of extension ratings are remanded.
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