The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and a need for additional evidence. The Veteran's claim of service connection for ischemic colitis, related to herbicide exposure or secondary to hypertension, is being returned for further development.
The deciding factor: The decision was not made on the merits as it was remanded based on insufficient medical opinions and the need for additional evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- ischemic colitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 8, 2020
- Citation
- 20058878
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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
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the claim to correct errors in assisting the veteran, including investigating chemical exposures and obtaining medical records.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the diabetes mellitus, umbilical hernia, and right eyelid condition issues. The Veteran's migraine headaches and acquired psychiatric condition (including MDD and PTSD) have been granted.,Issues related to spastic duodenal bulb, asthma, bilateral hips, bilateral feet, hiatal hernia, bilateral knees, skin condition, left finger, bilateral elbows, bilateral hands, malaria symptoms, lazy esophageal sphincter, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, ischemic colitis, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), diverticulitis, low back, and neck conditions have been remanded for further review.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for the cause of death due to ischemic colitis, deep vein thrombosis, respiratory failure, and rhabdomyolysis as there was no evidence linking these conditions to service.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's ischemic colitis, finding that it is proximately due to his service-connected hypertension.
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