The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.,The Veteran's cervical spine, bilateral hand, bilateral shoulder, and bilateral elbow disorders are being remanded for further evaluation.,The Veteran's left ankle disability is being remanded for a VA examination to determine its current severity.,The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder (including IBS and ulcer) is being remanded for a VA examination to address the nature of her condition.,The Veteran's bilateral eye disorder is being remanded due to outstanding private treatment records.
The deciding factor: Additional development is needed as per the March 2019 Board remand, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations for the Veteran.,Further evaluation of the Veteran’s cervical spine, bilateral hand, bilateral shoulder, and bilateral elbow disorders is required to determine their current severity and etiology.,The left ankle disability needs a VA examination to assess its current severity due to recent surgery in November 2020.,A VA examination is needed for the gastrointestinal disorder (including IBS and ulcer) to address its nature and relationship with service.,Outstanding private treatment records are required for the Veteran's bilateral eye disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- Herpes Simplex, Cervical Spine Disorder, Right Hand Disorder, Left Hand Disorder, Right Elbow Disorder, Left Elbow Disorder, Right Shoulder Disorder, Left Shoulder Disorder, Gastrointestinal Disorder (including IBS and Ulcer), Sinusitis, Bilateral Eye Disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 24, 2020
- Citation
- 20075263
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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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- Denied
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