The Veteran's TDIU and reduction in the rating for gastroesophageal cancer are remanded due to new evidence suggesting a worsening of his condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran testified that he continues to experience symptoms related to his service-connected gastroesophageal cancer, which may warrant a higher disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal cancer, diarrhea, significant weight loss, hypoglycemic reactions, anemia, reflux, incontinence
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 16, 2021
- Citation
- 21014920
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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.
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