The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,Specifically, the VA needs to provide an opinion on whether the Veteran has a current diagnosis of each condition and if any such diagnoses are related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The Board requires further evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions due to their complexity and need for medical clarification.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"left shoulder impairment","diagnosis":null,"symptoms":["loss of motion","numbness"]}, {"condition_name":"degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine","diagnosis":null}, {"condition_name":"left knee impairment","diagnosis":null}, {"condition_name":"right shoulder impairment, status post rotator cuff surgery","diagnosis":null}, {"condition_name":"sinus condition","diagnosis":["allergic rhinitis","chronic sinusitis"]}, {"condition_name":"headaches","diagnosis":null}, {"condition_name":"peripheral vestibular disorder","diagnosis":null}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 26, 2020
- Citation
- 20069200
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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