The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any current or previously-diagnosed organic nerve disorder of the lower extremities characterized by pain, tingling, and weakness. The Veteran is entitled to such an examination as there are indications that a nerve disorder could be related to service but insufficient competent medical evidence on file for the Secretary to make a decision.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was insufficient competent medical evidence on file to make a decision regarding the claim of entitlement to service connection, and thus remanded the case for further development including obtaining VA treatment records and providing an examination and medical opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- organic nerve disorder of the lower extremities characterized by pain, tingling, and weakness
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 1, 2019
- Citation
- 19175865
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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