The Veteran's service-connected diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess, with colon polyps, previously sigmoid diverticulosis is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.
The deciding factor: The claim requires further evaluation due to the Veteran's assertion that his symptoms have worsened since the last VA examination and because he requested an additional examination to determine if there are overlapping symptoms warranting higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess, colon polyps, sigmoid diverticulosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 4, 2019
- Citation
- 19125584
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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