The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims of service connection for hypertension, end-stage renal failure, and erectile dysfunction. The claim for an initial compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction is remanded due to a lack of supporting medical evidence.
The deciding factor: New and material evidence was found in the form of a clinical opinion linking the Veteran's conditions to his Gulf War service, which could potentially establish service connection on a direct basis or secondary to pre-existing conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, end-stage renal failure, erectile dysfunction, bronchial asthma, chronic skin disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 9, 2014
- Citation
- 1440078
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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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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.
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