The Board has decided to remand the case due to an incomplete VA examination and conflicting medical evidence. A new examination is required to determine if the Veteran's fecal incontinence/poor sphincter control is related to his service-connected conditions or medications.
The deciding factor: The August 2017 VA examination was found to be inadequate as it did not have relevant medical records and its findings were inconsistent with the private physician’s evaluation. The examiner also stated that the condition may be due to a medication for a service-connected disability, requiring further clarification.
- Claimed conditions
- fecal incontinence/poor sphincter control
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 2, 2020
- Citation
- 20022881
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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