The Veteran seeks service connection for left leg varicose veins and venous insufficiency, which he claims are related to a deep vein thrombosis diagnosed in December 1997. The Board has determined that VA should provide the Veteran with a VA examination as there is an indication the disabilities claimed may be related to service but insufficient competent medical evidence to make a decision on the two claims.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's testimony of prolonged sitting during military training exercises and his lay opinion regarding the relationship between service and the current varicose veins and venous insufficiency are considered, along with the need for further development including obtaining VA treatment records and workers' compensation records.
- Claimed conditions
- left leg varicose veins, left leg venous insufficiency
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 16, 2013
- Citation
- 1312602
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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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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the matter for further development, specifically to obtain an adequate VA examination that considers the Veteran's lay statements and without considering the ameliorative effects of any medication he is on.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for left and right leg varicose veins to obtain an additional medical opinion regarding their etiology, specifically addressing whether they are related to the Veteran's military service.
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