The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected residuals of status post gynecomastia surgery is remanded due to insufficient information on the extent of the breast excision and potential shoulder/arm disability.
The deciding factor: Additional clarification and examination are needed to determine the extent of the breast excision and whether a shoulder or arm disability is present and related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- gynecomastia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 2, 2022
- Citation
- 22032456
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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