The Board has determined that the Veteran's neurological conditions, including Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, neuropathy, and peripheral myopathy, are related to service exposure at Camp Lejeune. However, due to insufficient opinions in previous VA examinations, a new examination is required to determine the etiology of these conditions.
The deciding factor: The Board found that existing opinions were inadequate for addressing the nature and etiology of all current neurological symptoms in all four extremities.
- Claimed conditions
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, neuropathy, peripheral myopathy
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 30, 2020
- Citation
- 20081595
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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