The Veteran's claims for service connection for CKD and thyroid mass are remanded due to insufficient evidence in the record.,The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for CKD is remanded as well, with a request for additional VA treatment records and new medical opinions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for thyroid mass is also remanded due to insufficient evidence in the record.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that the evidence of record is insufficient to adjudicate the Veteran’s claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, and/or his claim for service connection.,The Board also finds that the evidence of record is insufficient to adjudicate the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, as well as his claims for service connection for CKD and thyroid mass due to insufficient medical opinions and lack of relevant VA treatment records.,The Board finds that the evidence of record is insufficient to adjudicate the Veteran’s claim for service connection for thyroid mass.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic kidney disease (CKD), thyroid mass
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 11, 2020
- Citation
- 20011416
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