Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeals for service connection on substitution purposes were remanded for additional development due to the complexity of his claims. The issues include back disorder, chest disorder, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the appeal was complex and required further development before a decision could be made.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Residuals of right shoulder fracture"}, {"condition_name":"Simple fracture of the right third rib shaft"}, {"condition_name":"Residual scars from thoracotomy"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19104387
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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