Remanded (sent back)

The Board has determined that further development is necessary due to the inadequacy of the VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's respiratory condition, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and skin condition. The case will be remanded for additional medical opinions.

The deciding factor: The VA examiner did not provide a clear opinion on whether the Veteran's conditions are related to his in-service herbicide exposure or service generally.

Claimed conditions: Chronic Bronchitis (COPD), Right Upper Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy (RUE PN), Left Upper Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy (LUE PN), Skin Ulcers
How they argued it: Not specified
Exposure basis: None
Rating assigned: None in this decision
Decision date: October 19, 2022
Citation: 22058854

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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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