The Veteran's application to reopen her claim of service connection for DM is granted. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been submitted, reopening the claim. However, the claims for service connection for osteoporosis and a skin condition are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's application was reopened based on new evidence related to her exposure to environmental hazards while stationed at Fort McClellan. The claims for DM, osteoporosis, and a skin condition remain pending as further medical opinions are needed to determine the relationship between these conditions and service or exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus type II (DM), osteoporosis, a skin condition
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 15, 2018
- Citation
- 18142427
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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.
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- Remanded (sent back)
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