The Veteran's claims for service connection for psychiatric symptoms and residuals of mercury poisoning are remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and review of records.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that further clarification is needed regarding the nature and extent of the Veteran's exposure to toxins, including mercury, during his participation in Operation Whitecoat.
- Claimed conditions
- psychiatric symptoms, anxiety, depression, residuals of mercury poisoning
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2019
- Citation
- 19186031
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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