The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to outstanding medical records, need for additional examinations, and the need to obtain a VA opinion regarding his diabetes mellitus.,The Board is requesting that all relevant treatment records be obtained, including those from Dr. S.A., as well as any other private care providers who may have treated the Veteran since March 2019.
The deciding factor: The claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded to allow for additional development of the record, including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling examinations. The Board is also requesting a VA opinion regarding the Veteran's diabetes mellitus as it relates to his other conditions.,The Board is seeking clarification on the extent of the Veteran's disabilities and their impact on his daily life, as well as any potential links between his service-connected conditions and his current health issues.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Hearing Loss, Osteoarthritis of the Left Knee, Meniere's Syndrome, Barrett's Esophagus, Sleep Apnea, Disabilities of the Shoulders, Right Elbow Disability, Left Elbow Disability, Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Disability of the Right Hand, Disability of the Left Hand, Skin Disability (claimed as due to sweating under helmet), Ischemic Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Crohn's Disease, Hypogonadism/Low Testosterone with Erectile Dysfunction, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the Right Lower Extremity, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the Left Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 14, 2022
- Citation
- 22008398
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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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- Granted
The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected. The claims for alcohol abuse and psychiatric disorder are remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss. The issue remains under direct service connection theory.
- Denied
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- Denied
The Veteran's hearing loss was rated at 30 percent, the highest non-compensable rating available. The Board found that his hearing loss did not warrant a higher rating based on VA examinations and medical records.
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