The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing records related to a colonoscopy request and cancellation. The appellant's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for rectal damage, including colon perforation and colectomy, is now pending again with the RO.
The deciding factor: The Board found that additional development was necessary due to missing records related to a colonoscopy request and cancellation.
- Claimed conditions
- rectal damage, colon perforation, colectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2019
- Citation
- 19183496
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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