The Board has found the VA examinations and opinions to be inadequate due to their failure to address the Veteran's self-reported history of symptoms. The claims are being remanded for a new examination by an examiner who must consider the Veteran’s self-reported history and provide a rationale based on this information.
The deciding factor: The prior examinations failed to adequately address the Veteran's self-reported history of symptoms, which is important in determining whether his peripheral neuropathy is related to service or exposure to herbicide agents.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, Peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 15, 2020
- Citation
- 20066783
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and the need for additional medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities due to a need for further clarity on the nature and etiology of the Veteran's conditions.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions of CAD, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, right and left foot disabilities with toe amputations, right and left leg scars, knee disability, and altered gait due to a need for further development.
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