Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss disability did not have its onset in service and is not otherwise related to service. The claims for peripheral neuropathy of various extremities, erectile dysfunction, and a left ear hearing loss disability are all remanded due to insufficient evidence.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner could not determine the etiology of the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy without resorting to speculation.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Right ear hearing loss disability"}, {"condition_name":"Peripheral neuropathy of right lower extremity"}, {"condition_name":"Peripheral neuropathy of left lower extremity"}, {"condition_name":"Peripheral neuropathy of right upper extremity"}, {"condition_name":"Peripheral neuropathy of left upper extremity"}, {"condition_name":"Erectile dysfunction"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 12, 2019
- Citation
- 19128733
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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