The Veteran's claim for service connection for a gynecological disorder, now claimed as bacterial vaginosis and/or vaginitis, is being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining updated medical records and arranging for a VA examination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran provided clarifying information regarding her claimed condition during a hearing. The service treatment records from her active duty period in 2003 are missing, but available records show she was treated for bacterial vaginitis as early as her first period of service. A VA examination and medical opinion are needed to determine the nature and etiology of her current gynecological disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- bacterial vaginosis, vaginitis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 22, 2022
- Citation
- 22053891
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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