The Veteran's TDIU claim requires further development due to the need for additional evidence, including SSA records and a VA examination. The appeal is remanded to allow for these steps.
The deciding factor: The decision cannot be decided without obtaining relevant SSA records and conducting an updated VA examination to assess the cumulative effect of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.
- Claimed conditions
- duodenal ulcer, vasomotor rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 14, 2014
- Citation
- 1406572
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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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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of increased ratings for cervical spine and bilateral hip disabilities due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran's vasomotor rhinitis remains at noncompensable rating.
- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed stomach condition. The claim will be reconsidered with new evidence and reasoning.
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