The Veteran's claim for service connection for viral hepatitis is being remanded due to the need for additional hospitalization records. The claims for increased evaluation of depression and temporary total rating are also being remanded as there appear to be outstanding treatment records.
The deciding factor: There are gaps in the medical records that require further investigation to determine the Veteran's current condition and entitlement to benefits.
- Claimed conditions
- viral hepatitis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 13, 2014
- Citation
- 1401467
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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.
- Partly granted
The Board denied service connection for 20 conditions including depression, anxiety, and traumatic brain injury, finding insufficient evidence of in-service incurrence or nexus. The Board remanded three conditions (back condition, left lower extremity neuropathy, and left leg condition) for further adjudication.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for viral hepatitis, right knee disability, right ankle disability, asthma, or cervical spine disability. The claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and examinations.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for right big toe gout and denied service connection for a right knee disability and viral hepatitis. The Veteran was diagnosed with gout during active service, but the right knee disability is considered congenital and not aggravated by service, and there is no evidence of current hepatitis.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to unclear opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hepatitis C. The Veteran is seeking service connection for this condition.
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