The Veteran's claim for service connection for varicose veins of both legs is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has provided credible testimony regarding his in-service injury and post-service symptoms, warranting further medical evaluation to determine if there is a link between his current condition and service.
- Claimed conditions
- varicose veins of both legs
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 15, 2012
- Citation
- 1205721
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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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