The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for myoclonus (claimed as restless leg syndrome) is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development.
The deciding factor: The case was remanded because of the need for a VA neurological examination by a neurologist to determine the extent and severity of the service-connected disability, including involuntary movement of limbs and body, violent shaking at night, seizure-like activity, and snorting sounds.
- Claimed conditions
- myoclonus, restless leg syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 27, 2014
- Citation
- 1403308
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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
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability, restless leg syndrome, and respiratory disability due to lack of evidence showing in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for myoclonus and a lower back disability due to the failure to obtain an adequate VA examination that addresses whether these conditions are related to his active service.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's child is not eligible for VA benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1805 for spina bifida because the evidence does not support a diagnosis of this condition.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's tinnitus, gout in the right hand and bilateral lower extremities, and sleep apnea are granted service connection. The Veteran's hypertension, arthritis, neck condition, restless leg syndrome, sciatica, and back condition are denied service connection.
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