The Veteran is seeking compensation benefits for a colon disorder that he claims was caused by errors during hemorrhoidectomies performed at a VA facility. The Board has ordered additional development to obtain records from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, particularly those from Shadyside Hospital.
The deciding factor: The claim requires additional evidence to determine if new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the previously denied claim under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for a chronic colon disorder secondary to hemorrhoidectomies performed at a VA facility.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic colon disorder, thrombosed hemorrhoid, intersphincteric abscess
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 4, 2015
- Citation
- 1546711
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a chronic colon disorder secondary to hemorrhoidectomies performed at a VA facility, thus denying reopening of the claim.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain clarification on his claims and for a VA examination.
- 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.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The appeal is granted as his PTSD is now considered service-connected.
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