The Veteran's asthma is being remanded for a new examination to obtain the required DLC test results.,Service connection for COPD, allergic rhinitis, and GERD are all being remanded due to insufficient rationale in the previous opinions.
The deciding factor: The medical records do not provide sufficient information or reasoning to support the conclusions regarding service connection for these conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Residual burn scar of the right hand","area":"144 square inches or greater","pain_or_unstable":"unstable and painful"}, {"condition_name":"Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)","exposure_basis":"asbestos exposure during service"}, {"condition_name":"Allergic rhinitis","exposure_basis":null}, {"condition_name":"Obstructive sleep apnea","exposure_basis":null}, {"condition_name":"Heart disorder, to include coronary artery disease","exposure_basis":null}, {"condition_name":"Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)","exposure_basis":null}, {"condition_name":"Parkinson's disease","exposure_basis":null}, {"condition_name":"Asthma","exposure_basis":null}
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 21, 2020
- Citation
- 20068307
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
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