The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the Veteran's periods of active duty for training and to obtain a VA examination regarding his left knee condition and lung condition. The claims are being remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board requires further evidence and an examination to properly adjudicate the Veteran's service connection claims due to incomplete information in the record, particularly concerning his periods of active duty for training and the nature of any asbestos exposure during service.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee condition, lung condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 5, 2017
- Citation
- 1725404
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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
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's lung condition, including pneumonia residuals, COPD, and emphysema, is remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to his military service. The appeal is reopened based on new evidence.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew their appeal regarding the service connection for a lumbar condition and left knee condition, resulting in the dismissal of these issues.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's lung condition and obstructive sleep apnea are being remanded for additional development to determine if they are related to service, specifically his in-service pneumonia. The claims will also be reviewed for secondary service connection due to the Veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss.
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