The Veteran's service connection claim for multiple system atrophy is being remanded to obtain a VA medical opinion regarding the relationship between his current diagnosis and active military service, including exposure to industrial chemicals while stationed at Camp Lejeune. Additionally, any outstanding VA treatment records from Charleston, South Carolina VAMC and Houston, Texas VAMC are requested.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim for service connection is remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding his current diagnosis of multiple system atrophy and its relationship to active military service, including exposure to industrial chemicals while stationed at Camp Lejeune.
- Claimed conditions
- multiple system atrophy
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 16, 2014
- Citation
- 1431984
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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
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- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested withdrawal of her appeal.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple system atrophy, finding that there was no evidence linking the condition to his military service or any exposure during service.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis as there was no competent evidence that he currently suffers from MS.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and providing proper notice regarding secondary service connection.
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