The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations and verification of in-service stressors. The issues include chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, hair loss, skin disability, dental disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.
The deciding factor: Additional evidence is needed to determine if there are current disabilities related to service, particularly regarding herbicide agent exposure during service.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder), Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, Hair loss, Skin disability, Dental disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 1, 2019
- Citation
- 19108223
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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
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