The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development and evaluation of his service-connected conditions, including PTSD, cervical strain, peripheral neuropathy, TBI, left knee strain, instability, and ED.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating for GERD. The issues related to PTSD, cervical strain, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, TBI, left knee strain, instability, and ED are remanded due to new evidence or potential development needs.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Cervical strain, Peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, Traumatic brain injury (TBI), Left knee strain, Instability of the left knee, Erectile dysfunction (ED)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 30, 2020
- Citation
- 20007931
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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- Partly granted
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