The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and determining the nature and etiology of any neck and back disorders. The specific issues on appeal include reopening service connection claims and seeking VA compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims require additional development to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions, including whether he sustained additional disability in a June 2001 motor vehicle accident that resulted in neck injury residuals.
- Claimed conditions
- Eye Disorder (Retinopathy), Depression, Arthritis, Bone Disease, Muscle Cramps, Neck Injury (Residuals), Subluxation of a Joint, Back Disorder, Defective Vision, Lung Disorder, Heart Disease, Orthostatic Hypotension, Gastrointestinal Disorder (Constipation), Sleep Disorder (Insomnia), Genitourinary Disorder (Anuria and Uremia), Impaired Sex Drive
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 27, 2013
- Citation
- 1320745
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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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- Remanded (sent back)
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