The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, including her reports of continuity of symptoms since service and recent diagnoses. The claim will be returned for further examination and consideration.
The deciding factor: The current VA opinion is based on an inaccurate factual premise as it does not consider the Veteran's recent treatment records and her self-reported history of chronic gastrointestinal issues.
- Claimed conditions
- gastrointestinal disorder, viral gastroenteritis, gastroparesis, mild chronic with focal active gastritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 11, 2022
- Citation
- 22045724
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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
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new medical opinion is needed regarding whether the Veteran's gastrointestinal or esophageal disability was caused or aggravated by service or any related conditions.
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