The Board has remanded the case for an addendum opinion regarding direct service connection for neck and scalp cysts, as well as a review of secondary service connection if applicable. The remand also requested additional records to be obtained.
The deciding factor: The remand is due to insufficient probative value of the previous VA-contracted examiner's opinion and the need to address direct service connection based on factual findings regarding in-service radiation exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- neck and scalp cysts
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Ionizing radiation
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 3, 2022
- Citation
- 22050463
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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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Related decisions
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to additional development being necessary. The Veteran's neck and scalp cysts are currently service-connected, but there is a secondary service connection issue regarding hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver. The examiner needs to provide opinions on whether the cysts are related to service or his service-connected conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded both claims for neck and scalp cysts, as well as hepatitis C with cirrhosis of the liver. The remand requires additional development including obtaining updated VA treatment records, a statement of the case (SOC), and an appropriate VA examination to determine if any current disabilities are related to service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate development and lack of compliance with previous directives. The Veteran's neck and scalp cysts are being reviewed again, but the hepatitis C claim is pending as a statement of the case has not yet been issued.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, requiring a new opinion on whether the Veteran's neck and scalp cysts are related to service exposure.
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