This decision denies service connection for vertigo, eye irritation, a left knee disability, shortness of breath, and a disability manifesting in memory loss, fatigue, and numbness of the left leg (claimed as demyelinating disorder and multiple sclerosis). The claims are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of these conditions.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support service connection for any of the claimed disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- vertigo, eye irritation, left knee condition, shortness of breath, memory loss, fatigue and numbness of the left leg (claimed as demyelinating disorder and multiple sclerosis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 19, 2018
- Citation
- 18136378
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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 denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, fibromyalgia, and vertigo. The decision found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or a service-connected disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to military noise exposure during service.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, gastrointestinal (GI) disability, and vertigo are remanded for further examination and opinion.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.
- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for vertigo, finding that it is related to a head injury sustained during active duty. The decision resolves all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
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