The Board remands the matter for an opinion that considers all of the Veteran's service-connected conditions as it relates to entitlement to TDIU.
The deciding factor: The examiner did not consider all of the Veteran's service-connected conditions when providing their opinion on TDIU, necessitating a new examination.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea, carpal tunnel syndrome with radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, carpal tunnel syndrome with radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, degenerative joint disease right shoulder pain, cervical strain with degenerative arthritis and intervertebral disc syndrome, left Achilles tendon pain, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with hiatal hernia, allergic rhinitis, hypertension, erectile dysfunction/hypogonadism, rosacea, tension headaches
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 11, 2023
- Citation
- 23001841
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of October 21, 2021, for the grant of service connection for hypertension.
- Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's lumbar spine pain, allergic rhinitis, and recurrent yeast infections. The claims for service connection for generalized anxiety disorder with alcohol use disorder and left knee pain were remanded.
- Dismissed
The appeal for a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss, service connection for right ear hearing loss, and bilateral vision condition was dismissed. Service connection for hypertension, congestive heart failure, and coronary artery disease was denied.
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