The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased evaluations are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to report for scheduled VA examinations, which is a requirement under VA regulations. The claim must be remanded to schedule these examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- status post orchiectomy right testicle, s/p right inguinal hernia repair, surgical scar, right inguinal hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 8, 2019
- Citation
- 19127112
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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