The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for a stomach disability, prostate enlargement, and right knee disability are remanded due to the need for additional evidence. The Veteran is presumed to have current disabilities in these areas based on his testimony at the hearing.
The deciding factor: The Veteran testified about symptoms of pain and difficulty with urination that he experienced during service and post-service, which may indicate the onset or worsening of a disability. Additionally, he reported right knee injuries during service, leading to an indication that a current right knee disability may be associated with his active military service.
- Claimed conditions
- stomach disability, prostate enlargement, right knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 8, 2019
- Citation
- 19184829
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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- Denied
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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