The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, left ear hearing loss, right foot neuropathy and dystrophic toenails, left foot neuropathy and dystrophic toenails, and lower back disability have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.,An effective date prior to October 25, 2018 has not been granted for the grant of service connection for tinnitus and left ear hearing loss.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims are being remanded as there is insufficient evidence to determine if his current conditions are related to service.,There is no indication that the Veteran had a disability prior to October 25, 2018 for which an effective date could be granted.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, left ear hearing loss, right foot neuropathy and dystrophic toenails, left foot neuropathy and dystrophic toenails, lumbosacral strain, degenerative arthritis, and spondylolisthesis of the lower back (lower back disability)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 2, 2021
- Citation
- 21072094
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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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- Granted
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