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Remanded (sent back)PACT Act

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Additional evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam. The claim for erectile dysfunction will also be remanded for a VA examination to determine its relationship to prostate cancer.,The claims for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding exposure to herbicide agents and the etiology of the erectile dysfunction.,A sleep study is needed, along with an addendum opinion from a clinician to address whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his service. The examiner should also determine if the Veteran’s conditions are manifestations of a single condition or separate disorders.,The right shoulder claim will be remanded for an addendum opinion regarding its relationship to complaints of arm numbness and pain in service.

The deciding factor: Additional evidence is needed to support the claims, including VA treatment records and examination reports. The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service needs further investigation.,The need for a sleep study and an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the erectile dysfunction due to prostate cancer.,Need for additional development regarding exposure to herbicide agents and the relationship between the Veteran’s conditions and service.,A sleep study is needed, along with an addendum opinion from a clinician to determine if the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his service. The examiner should also address whether the Veteran’s conditions are manifestations of a single condition or separate disorders.,Need for an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's right shoulder impingement and complaints of arm numbness in service.

Claimed conditions
Degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, Undiagnosed full body pain, Intraperitoneal bleed of the upper abdominal with chest pain, lower abdominal pain, bloating, indigestion and altered bowel habits, Prostate cancer, Erectile dysfunction, Sleep apnea with restless leg syndrome, Right shoulder condition
How they argued it
Not specified
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
November 12, 2019
Citation
19184916

Veterans Law Judge

TANYA SMITH

Decisions by this judge: 1,828 · Granted: 32% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)

Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.

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