The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's gastrointestinal disability and its relation to service, specifically exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran is requested to undergo a VA examination to determine the etiology of his gastrointestinal issues.
The deciding factor: Insufficient evidence was provided to establish a connection between the Veteran's current gastrointestinal disability and his active duty service, particularly exposure at Camp Lejeune.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastrointestinal disability, Colon polyps, Diverticulosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2020
- Citation
- 20005785
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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