The Veteran's claims for service connection for herpes zoster oticus and Gulf War syndrome are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records, particularly those from his time in the Army Reserves.
The deciding factor: Additional development is necessary to locate any missing medical records during the Veteran's time in the Army Reserves.
- Claimed conditions
- herpes zoster oticus, Gulf War syndrome
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 30, 2020
- Citation
- 20081696
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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