The Veteran's service treatment records do not show he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis or sarcoidosis during his active service. The Board cannot make a fully-informed decision on these issues because no VA examiner has opined whether the Veteran’s multiple sclerosis and/or sarcoidosis may be related to his active service, including the in-service anthrax vaccinations.
The deciding factor: The Board requires an opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's diagnosed conditions and his active service, specifically the series of anthrax vaccines he received during his active service.
- Claimed conditions
- multiple sclerosis, sarcoidosis, bilateral leg cramping, a bilateral vision disability, dizziness, chronic dry mouth, chronic fatigue, respiratory disability, chest pressure with pain, restless leg syndrome, erectile dysfunction, weight gain, right hand tremors, left calf condition, memory loss and a cognitive disability, depression and anxiety
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2019
- Citation
- 19144319
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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