The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for plantar fasciitis of the left foot is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic strain of the cervical spine is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is remanded due to the need for a new VA opinion regarding the relationship between her tinnitus and her service-connected cervical spine disability.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for Gulf War illness, CFS, and metabolic syndrome are all remanded due to the need for additional development including verification of periods of active duty and examination by a medical professional.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded due to the need for a new VA opinion regarding the relationship between her symptoms and any diagnosed conditions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for metabolic syndrome is remanded due to the need for a new VA opinion regarding the relationship between her symptoms and any diagnosed conditions.
The deciding factor: A new examination is needed as the pertinent rating criteria was amended during the pendency of the appeal, and no VA examination has addressed the new criteria.,The Veteran contends that her neck disability has worsened or increased in severity. A new VA examination is necessary to evaluate the current degree of impairment.,The June 2015 VA medical opinion did not address the alternate theory of entitlement regarding the cervical spine disability and the lay statements submitted by the Veteran.,Remand is needed due to the need for verification of periods of active duty, including INACDUTRA service. Additionally, remand is needed to obtain private medical treatment records and determine whether the vaccinations were received during a period that qualifies as active service.,The June 2015 VA medical opinion did not address the Veteran's symptoms or provide an opinion on the relationship between her tinnitus and her service-connected cervical spine disability. A new VA examination is necessary to obtain this information.,Remand is needed due to the need for verification of periods of active duty, including INACDUTRA service. Additionally, remand is needed to determine whether the Veteran's symptoms are related to environmental exposures in Southwest Asia or other known clinical diagnoses.
- Claimed conditions
- plantar fasciitis, left foot, chronic strain of the cervical spine, tinnitus, Gulf War illness, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), metabolic syndrome
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2023
- Citation
- 23006704
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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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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, arthritis, and memory loss. The decision found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The issues of foot disability and cardiovascular disorder are remanded for additional development.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran experienced tinnitus during his active duty service.
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