The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a Gulf War examination.
The deciding factor: Additional evidence is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities, particularly whether they are related to his service in Southwest Asia from September 1990 to April 1991.
- Claimed conditions
- irritable bowel syndrome, pneumonia with persistent cough, insomnia, eye disability, night sweats, skin condition, neck stiffness
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 10, 2015
- Citation
- 1533954
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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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