The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, bilateral neuropathy of the legs, and TDIU are being remanded as there is insufficient information regarding his military service in Vietnam.,The Veteran's appeals for chronic sinusitis, cervical spine disability, bilateral arm radiculopathy, and allergic rhinitis are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran's appeal for TDIU prior to January 15, 2020 is being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with other claims that require further development.,,,
The deciding factor: There are insufficient records to determine the Veteran's military service in Vietnam and his exposure to herbicide agents, which could impact his diabetes mellitus, type II, bilateral neuropathy of the legs, and TDIU claims.,The Veteran's STRs do not show a diagnosis or treatment for diabetes mellitus, type II, but he has provided credible testimony regarding his military service in Vietnam. Additional development is needed to verify his exposure to herbicide agents.,There are insufficient records to determine the nature and onset of the Veteran's chronic sinusitis, cervical spine disability, bilateral arm radiculopathy, and allergic rhinitis. Further examination may be necessary to clarify these conditions.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with other claims that require further development regarding his military service and exposure to herbicide agents.,,,
- Claimed conditions
- right hand gamekeeper's thumb, chronic sinusitis, diabetes mellitus, type II, bilateral neuropathy of the legs, cervical spine disability, bilateral arm radiculopathy, bilateral ankle disability, allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 22, 2023
- Citation
- 23011071
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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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- Dismissed
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- Granted
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