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The Veteran's endometriosis and pelvic adhesions with chronic pelvic pain, status post laparotomy are remanded for a VA examination to determine the current severity of her service-connected condition.,PTSD is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and severity of her PTSD.,CFS is remanded for a thorough VA examination to clarify whether the Veteran has a diagnosis of CFS, and to clarify the nature and etiology of her disability.,Right foot numbness and pain are remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her right foot condition.,Right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her right upper extremity condition.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims have been remanded due to insufficient evidence or need for further evaluation, as indicated by the Board in its decision.

Claimed conditions
endometriosis, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), right foot numbness and pain, right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome
How they argued it
Not specified
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
November 22, 2019
Citation
19188585

Veterans Law Judge

Kate E. Kovarovic

Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.

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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.

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