The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received for the claims of service connection for swollen testicles and headaches and dizziness, warranting readjudication. The Veteran's testimony provided a more complete picture surrounding the origins of his claimed disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's testimony provided a more complete picture surrounding the origins of his claimed disabilities, including symptoms during active service and continuity since then.
- Claimed conditions
- swollen testicles, headaches and dizziness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 1, 2022
- Citation
- A22022010
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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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