The Veteran's left leg condition, digestive condition to include mild gastritis with an esophageal ulcer, and inguinal hernia are not service-connected.,PTSD is rated at 50 percent but the Veteran contends it should be higher. The case must be remanded for a new VA examination.,The Veteran's head condition and prostate condition are not service-connected. A VA examination is needed to determine if there is a current diagnosis of a head condition, whether it is distinguishable from PTSD, and if there is a medical nexus between the current condition and an in-service incurrence.,A VA examination is needed to determine if there is a current prostate condition and if there is a medical nexus between the current condition and an in-service visit to a urology clinic.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left leg, digestive, and inguinal hernia conditions are not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking them to service.,PTSD was rated at 50 percent but the Veteran contends it should be higher. A new VA examination is needed to determine if there has been an increase in severity since the last evaluation.,The Veteran's head condition and prostate condition are not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking them to service. A VA examination is needed to determine if there is a current diagnosis and medical nexus.,A VA examination is needed to determine if there is a current prostate condition and if there is a medical nexus between the current condition and an in-service visit to a urology clinic.
- Claimed conditions
- left leg condition, digestive condition to include mild gastritis with an esophageal ulcer, inguinal hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 24, 2018
- Citation
- 18120512
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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
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues, including service connection for various conditions. The Board has remanded several of these claims due to new evidence received after the September 2023 rating decision.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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