The Veteran is seeking service connection for Raynaud's disease, which he claims was caused by exposure to carbon tetrachloride and red lead paint during his military service. The case has been remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if these exposures are related to the onset of Raynaud's disease.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim requires medical evidence linking his current condition to his in-service exposure, which necessitates an examination and opinion from a VA examiner.
- Claimed conditions
- Raynaud's disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 19, 2013
- Citation
- 1313102
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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 obstructive sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease are found to have onset during service, meeting the criteria for service connection.,Service connection is granted for these conditions. The Veteran's Raynaud's disease and autoimmune disorder are not found to be related to service.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a compensable rating for service-connected Raynaud's disease.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including lupus and Sjogren's syndrome, were granted. The rating for Raynaud's disease was restored to a lower level, and the effective dates for TDIU and DEA were established.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection for jaw and oral trauma, stomach condition (Crohn's disease), idiopathic hypersomnia, restless leg syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, and Raynaud's disease are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.
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