The Veteran's autoimmune disorder manifested by hair loss is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it was incurred in or aggravated by military service.,The Veteran's skin condition (claimed as photosensitivity with melasma) is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it was incurred in or aggravated by military service.,The Veteran's irregular menstrual cycle is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it was incurred in or aggravated by military service.,The Veteran's loss of an ovary secondary to an irregular menstrual cycle is being remanded due to its connection with the irregular menstrual cycle, which is also being remanded.,The Veteran's right kidney condition is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it was incurred in or aggravated by military service.,The Veteran's left hip disability and right hip disability are being remanded for a VA examination to determine if they were caused or aggravated by her service-connected low back disability, as well as any other potential causes such as in-service falls.
The deciding factor: The threshold of the McLendon standard has been met for all issues. The Veteran should be afforded an initial VA examination addressing whether each condition was incurred in or aggravated by military service.,The threshold of the McLendon standard has been met for all issues. The Veteran should be afforded an initial VA examination addressing whether each condition was incurred in or aggravated by military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Autoimmune Disorder Manifested by Hair Loss, Skin Condition (claimed as Photosensitivity with Melasma), Irregular Menstrual Cycle, Loss of an Ovary Secondary to Irregular Menstrual Cycle, Right Kidney Condition, Left Hip Disability, Right Hip Disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 28, 2021
- Citation
- 21076898
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board has denied service connection for the claimed conditions as there is no persuasive evidence of current diagnoses or in-service incurrence or aggravation.
- Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's right hip disability, finding that her current 10 percent rating adequately reflects her symptoms and limitations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right hip disability, which may be related to service or secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes planus.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for both a right hip disability and a left hip disability, finding that the Veteran's observable symptoms of pain and stiffness began during his active service and have persisted.
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