Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's hypertension and right finger deformity with ankylosis have been rated based on their current status. The stomach condition issue is being remanded for further development.,The Veteran claims his stomach condition is related to Gulf War service, but the evidence does not support this claim.
The deciding factor: There is no clear and convincing evidence linking the Veteran's stomach condition to his military service or Gulf War exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Hypertension","diagnosis_codes":["7101"]}, {"condition_name":"Right Finger Deformity with Ankylosis","diagnosis_codes":["5227","5230"]}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 10, 2020
- Citation
- 20072441
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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