The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions. The issues of TDIU are also being remanded as they may be impacted by these service connection issues.
The deciding factor: The Board found that new evidence has been received but did not specify a basis for reopening the claims, only noting that it was based on the submission of new evidence related to current disabilities and their relationship to service. The examination is needed to determine if there is a nexus between the Veteran's current conditions and her service.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracolumbar spine (low back), Right hip, Left hip, Right ankle, Left ankle, Right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 21, 2022
- Citation
- 22053598
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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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- Dismissed
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