The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including body pain, bilateral shoulder and arm pain, lower back pain, bilateral hip pain, bilateral leg pain, and eye problems have been denied. The VA has remanded the cases for further development.,Additionally, the Veteran's claims for service connection for flat feet, tinnitus, headaches, and a psychiatric disorder are also pending and need to be addressed.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support that any of these conditions began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease. The Veteran has not provided clear and unmistakable evidence showing the condition existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service.,The VA has remanded the cases for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding noise exposure and headaches.
- Claimed conditions
- Body Pain, Bilateral Shoulder and Arm Pain, Lower Back Pain, Bilateral Hip Pain, Bilateral Leg Pain, Eye Problems
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 4, 2023
- Citation
- 23013263
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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.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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