The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's muscle disability began in or is otherwise related to service. An addendum opinion from a VA examiner is needed.
The deciding factor: The Board found that an addendum opinion was necessary as there was insufficient competent medical evidence to determine if the Veteran’s current muscle disability is related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- muscle disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19155459
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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