The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient information regarding his exposure at Fort McClellan, and also requested a medical opinion on whether his diagnosed conditions represent early onset peripheral neuropathy.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was not enough evidence to determine the exact dates of the Veteran's service at Fort McClellan, which is necessary for determining potential herbicide exposure. Additionally, they requested clarification on whether the Veteran’s diagnoses are indicative of early-onset peripheral neuropathy.
- Claimed conditions
- scleroderma, ground glass opacification, peripheral neuropathy involving the bilateral lower extremities, peripheral neuropathy involving the bilateral upper extremities
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19155137
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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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