The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and examination.,The Veteran's claim for a back disorder secondary to bilateral pes planus is also remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding the nature and progression of his foot condition during service.,The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is also remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and examination.,The Veteran's claim for asbestosis is also remanded as there are outstanding VA treatment records that may be relevant to his case.,The Veteran's claim for sleep apnea is also remanded as there are outstanding VA treatment records that may be relevant to his case.,The Veteran's claim for a heart disorder is also remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and examination.,The Veteran's claim for hypertension is also remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and examination.,The Veteran's claim for diabetes mellitus is also remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and examination.,The Veteran's claim for stress fractures is also remanded as there are outstanding VA treatment records that may be relevant to his case.
The deciding factor: Additional evidence, including VA and private treatment records, needs to be obtained in order to fully evaluate the Veteran's claims. The Board finds it necessary to ensure all possible development has been accomplished before proceeding further with these matters.,The nature and progression of the Veteran's back disorder secondary to bilateral pes planus need to be clarified through additional medical examination and evaluation. This will help determine if there is a link between his service-connected foot condition and his current back issues.,The nature and progression of the Veteran's hearing loss need to be clarified through additional medical examination and evaluation. This will help determine if there is a link between his service-connected conditions and his current hearing loss.,Additional evidence, including VA and private treatment records, needs to be obtained in order to fully evaluate the Veteran's claim for asbestosis. The Board finds it necessary to ensure all possible development has been accomplished before proceeding further with this matter.,Additional evidence, including VA and private treatment records, needs to be obtained in order to fully evaluate the Veteran's claim for sleep apnea. The Board finds it necessary to ensure all possible development has been accomplished before proceeding further with this matter.,The nature and progression of the Veteran's heart disorder need to be clarified through additional medical examination and evaluation. This will help determine if there is a link between his service-connected conditions and his current heart issues.,Additional evidence, including VA and private treatment records, needs to be obtained in order to fully evaluate the Veteran's claim for hypertension. The Board finds it necessary to ensure all possible development has been accomplished before proceeding further with this matter.,The nature and progression of the Veteran's diabetes mellitus need to be clarified through additional medical examination and evaluation. This will help determine if there is a link between his service-connected conditions and his current diabetes issues.,Additional evidence, including VA and private treatment records, needs to be obtained in order to fully evaluate the Veteran's claim for stress fractures. The Board finds it necessary to ensure all possible development has been accomplished before proceeding further with this matter.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus, back disorder, bilateral hearing loss, asbestosis, sleep apnea, heart disorder, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, stress fractures, syphilis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 23, 2022
- Citation
- 22030384
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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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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was noted upon entry into active duty service and did not increase in severity during service. Therefore, it denied his claim for service connection.
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