The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,Service connection for DM is denied as there is no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides.
The deciding factor: Further development is required as the Veteran has not been afforded VA examinations for his left knee, right ankle, and prostate disorders. Service connection for OSA cannot be established without a medical nexus.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Bilateral Hearing Loss"}, {"condition_name":"Diabetes Mellitus (Type II) - DM"}, {"condition_name":"Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)"}, {"condition_name":"Prostate Disorder"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 26, 2019
- Citation
- 19132676
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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