The Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss disability, diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, kidney disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD), alcohol abuse disorder, acid reflux, and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional medical clarification.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for additional medical clarification.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral sensorineural hearing loss disability is being remanded due to the need for additional medical clarification.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus is being remanded due to the need for additional medical clarification regarding exposure to Camp Lejeune and environmental toxins.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, hypertension, and a kidney disorder are all being remanded due to the need for additional medical clarification.,The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional medical clarification regarding in-service psychiatric treatment records and diagnoses.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for alcohol abuse disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional medical clarification regarding the relationship between his alcohol use and any diagnosed mental health conditions.,The Veteran's claim for acid reflux is being remanded due to the need for additional medical clarification.,The Veteran's claim for hypertension is being remanded due to the need for additional medical clarification.
The deciding factor: Additional medical clarification is needed regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions, particularly his diabetes mellitus and related disabilities. The claims are also being remanded for further development as they involve new evidence or diagnoses that require consideration.,Additional medical clarification is needed regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea claim. The claims are also being remanded for further development as they involve new evidence or diagnoses that require consideration.,Additional medical clarification is needed regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral sensorineural hearing loss disability claim. The claims are also being remanded for further development as they involve new evidence or diagnoses that require consideration.,Additional medical clarification is needed regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's diabetes mellitus claim, particularly in relation to exposure to Camp Lejeune and environmental toxins. The claims are also being remanded for further development as they involve new evidence or diagnoses that require consideration.,Additional medical clarification is needed regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, hypertension, and kidney disorder claims. The claims are also being remanded for further development as they involve new evidence or diagnoses that require consideration.,Additional medical clarification is needed regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder claim, particularly in relation to in-service psychiatric treatment records and diagnoses. The claims are also being remanded for further development as they involve new evidence or diagnoses that require consideration.,Additional medical clarification is needed regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's alcohol abuse disorder claim, particularly in relation to his diagnosed mental health conditions. The claims are also being remanded for further development as they involve new evidence or diagnoses that require consideration.,Additional medical clarification is needed regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acid reflux claim. The claims are also being remanded for further development as they involve new evidence or diagnoses that require consideration.,Additional medical clarification is needed regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's hypertension claim. The claims are also being remanded for further development as they involve new evidence or diagnoses that require consideration.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep apnea, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss disability, diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, kidney disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, acquired psychiatric disorder (to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)), alcohol abuse disorder, acid reflux, hypertension
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 29, 2016
- Citation
- 1633969
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What this means for you
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