The Veteran's claims for gastrointestinal problems and joint pain of the knees and elbows have been reopened, but further evidence is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.,Chronic fatigue syndrome and memory loss claims remain unresolved as there is insufficient information provided by the VA examiner.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms need to be evaluated in light of his Persian Gulf Service exposure and any potential undiagnosed illness or MUCMI, but a new opinion is needed to address these issues.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Gastrointestinal problems","type_of_connection":"direct"}, {"condition_name":"Joint pain of bilateral knees and elbows","type_of_connection":"direct"}, {"condition_name":"Memory loss","type_of_connection":"unknown"}, {"condition_name":"Chronic fatigue syndrome","type_of_connection":"unknown"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2019
- Citation
- 19187115
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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