The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and service connection are remanded due to pending VA examinations, a newly diagnosed neoplasm of the right kidney, and incomplete records. The RO must obtain all necessary medical opinions regarding his service-connected conditions and their impact on employment.
The deciding factor: Pending VA examinations were not conducted as instructed in previous remands, and there is evidence suggesting worsening of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities which may affect his ability to work.
- Claimed conditions
- Acute hepatocellular necrosis, Residuals of acute renal failure, Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), Hypothyroidism
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 23, 2020
- Citation
- 20074879
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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