The Veteran's claim for service connection for a digestive system condition (separate and distinct from diverticulitis with lactose intolerance) is being remanded due to the need for clarification on whether his service-connected diverticulosis with lactose intolerance could cause his diagnosed nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
The deciding factor: The Board needs an addendum opinion clarifying whether the Veteran's service-connected diverticulosis with lactose intolerance could cause his diagnosed nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
- Claimed conditions
- nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 18, 2021
- Citation
- 21015865
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions. The low back condition is denied as not related to service, while bowel disability and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease are remanded.
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