The Board has decided to remand the case due to non-compliance with previous remand directives and the need for a new VA examination. The Veteran's gastrointestinal disabilities are being reviewed again, including considering his military service exposure.
The deciding factor: The previous VA examination did not adequately address the Veteran's subjective lay statements regarding his gastrointestinal disabilities and failed to consider the specific facts of this case when providing an opinion on their etiology.
- Claimed conditions
- diverticulosis, GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), polyps, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 14, 2022
- Citation
- 22040317
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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.
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