The Board has determined that there is new and relevant evidence submitted by the Veteran regarding his service connection claims for fever blisters, gastrointestinal problems, and an acquired psychiatric condition. The claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration of this new evidence.
The deciding factor: New and relevant evidence was presented by the Veteran which warrants readjudication of his service connection claims.
- Claimed conditions
- fever blisters, gastrointestinal problems, an acquired psychiatric condition (adjustment disorder with depressed mood)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 12, 2021
- Citation
- A21016555
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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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- Partly granted
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, migraines, neuropsychological signs or symptoms, and a respiratory condition. The claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep disorder, lumbar spine disability, bilateral eye conditions, gastrointestinal problems, high blood pressure, and left below knee amputation were remanded.
- Granted
The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for gastrointestinal problems, resolving any reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.
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