The Board has denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder manifested by abdominal pain, as there is no evidence of such condition during or after service.,Service connection was also denied for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. The claim was remanded multiple times due to inadequate examination and the need for further clarification on the diagnosis and etiology of the Veteran's claimed mental health issues.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there is no evidence linking the current gastrointestinal disorder to service, as all post-service treatment records did not show any gastrointestinal disease or disability.,Regarding the psychiatric claim, the Board noted that while a diagnosis of depression was provided in service, it had resolved and there was insufficient information to determine if the current symptoms were related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Gastrointestinal Disorder (manifested by abdominal pain)"}, {"condition_name":"Acquired Psychiatric Disorder other than PTSD"}, {"condition_name":"Neurological Disorder (manifested by numbness in fingers)"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 30, 2020
- Citation
- 20070619
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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