The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence and an inadequate VA examination. The case will be returned to the RO for preliminary review.
The deciding factor: An addendum opinion is needed from a speech pathologist to address whether there is clear and unmistakable evidence that the stuttering which pre-existed service was not permanently aggravated or worsened due to active service.
- Claimed conditions
- stuttering
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 16, 2013
- Citation
- 1329650
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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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- Denied
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- Denied
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