The Veteran's left hip disability is remanded due to the lack of a nexus opinion.,The Veteran's right upper extremity condition, claimed as neuropathy, is remanded due to insufficient development and consideration of all relevant evidence.,The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability (GERD and acid reflux) is remanded due to inadequate examination report addressing the onset and aggravation of symptoms.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not provide a clear opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran’s current hip condition and his service-connected low back disability, despite finding a nexus for the right hip.,The VA examination failed to consider all relevant lay and medical evidence, including the Veteran's statements about his in-service parachute accident and its impact on his current RUE condition.,The VA examination did not adequately address the onset of GERD symptoms within one year after service and their relationship to the Veteran’s acquired psychiatric disability.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip disability, right upper extremity condition (claimed as right upper extremity neuropathy), gastrointestinal disability (GERD and acid reflux)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 29, 2020
- Citation
- 20050369
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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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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, lumbar spine disability, right hand disability, left hip disability, TBI, and left knee disability have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for any of these conditions.,Specifically, the VA examination in December 2019 determined that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were not related to his military service.
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