The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus appeal is being remanded as records from Sierra Endocrine Associates may support his claim for an increase in disability rating.,The Veteran's left knee arthritis appeal is being remanded to determine if there has been any worsening of symptoms since the last VA examination in October 2007.,The Veteran's right little finger and right knee disabilities are being remanded as evidence may support a secondary service connection claim.,The Veteran's TDIU appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his other appeals.
The deciding factor: Additional records from Sierra Endocrine Associates, Kidney Smart Clinic, and non-VA providers are needed to determine if they contain relevant information about the Veteran's diabetes mellitus.,A VA examination is required to assess the current nature and severity of the Veteran's left knee arthritis since his last VA examination in October 2007.,Records from Sierra Endocrine Associates, Kidney Smart Clinic, and non-VA providers are needed to determine if they contain relevant information about the Veteran's diabetes mellitus.,A VA examination is required to assess the current nature and severity of the Veteran's right little finger and right knee disabilities since his last VA examinations in October 2007.,Additional development is necessary as evidence may support a secondary service connection claim for the Veteran's right little finger and right knee disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- bronchial asthma, diabetes mellitus, traumatic arthritis of the left knee with painful motion, benign prostate hyperplasia, right little finger disability, right knee disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 28, 2016
- Citation
- 1616926
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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.
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Partly granted
The Board has not made a final determination on the claims of service connection for inguinal hernia, PTSD, joint pain, fibromyalgia, left knee disability, right knee disability, tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disability, sleep disorder, IBS, and headaches. The claims are remanded to obtain additional evidence and determine if these conditions are related to service.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, visual impairment, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction due to lack of exposure to herbicide agents during service. The Veteran's claims were not granted.
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