The Veteran's claims for an increased rating and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,Service connection is sought for lung and spleen disabilities and anemia with Crohn's disease, all potentially related to asbestos exposure during service. The Veteran was last examined in February 2008 for his anterior compartment syndrome.,The Veteran seeks service connection for G-6-PD deficiency, a congenital condition that may be subject to service connection under VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The claims are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of all theories of entitlement raised by the appellant.,Service connection is sought for lung and spleen disabilities and anemia with Crohn's disease, all potentially related to asbestos exposure during service. The Veteran was last examined in February 2008 for his anterior compartment syndrome.,The Veteran seeks service connection for G-6-PD deficiency, a congenital condition that may be subject to service connection under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- post-operative anterior compartment syndrome with left foot flexor weakness, calcification in the anterior-posterior window and right lung/hilum with granulomas and mild restrictive lung defect, calcification in the anterior-posterior window of the spleen with granulomas, anemia with Crohn's disease, G-6-PD deficiency
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 12, 2013
- Citation
- 1329197
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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.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected calcification in the anterior-posterior window and right lung/hilum with granulomas and mild restrictive lung defect is remanded due to inadequate VA examinations, including missing exercise capacity testing.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including a back disability, lung and spleen disabilities, anemia with Crohn's disease, G-6-PD deficiency, bilateral knee disability, traumatic arthritis of the left hip, pes planus, and generalized anxiety disorder. The decision also addressed whether new and material evidence had been received to reopen a previously denied claim for service connection for a back disability.
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