The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a sleep disorder and bilateral restless leg syndrome, both secondary to his right ankle disability. The RO is instructed to obtain additional medical records and schedule the Veteran for an examination to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the current examinations were inadequate as they did not consider the Veteran's complaints and lay statements regarding sleep disturbances and tingling in his legs, which are relevant to his claims.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep disorder, bilateral restless leg syndrome
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 13, 2018
- Citation
- 18149748
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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: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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