The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's abdominal conditions, including poor contractility of abdominal muscle, abdominal pannus deformity with discomfort, irritation and occasional inflammation, infection underneath the flap, and muscle herniation. The Veteran also needs an examination for her leg condition.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that a VA examination is needed to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's abdominal conditions due to the incomplete medical opinion provided in June 2014.
- Claimed conditions
- poor contractility of abdominal muscle, abdominal pannus deformity with discomfort, irritation and occasional inflammation and infection underneath the flap, muscle herniation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 9, 2019
- Citation
- 19126868
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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