The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for right elbow strain was denied. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for left knee, right knee, and gastrointestinal conditions due to potential secondary service connection with PTSD.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners did not have an opportunity to consider the submitted treatise evidence regarding possible associations between PTSD and chronic pain, as well as PTSD and disordered eating. The Board has therefore remanded these issues for addendum opinions that reflect review and consideration of this additional evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Elbow Strain, Left Knee Condition, Right Knee Condition, Gastrointestinal Condition
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 7, 2023
- Citation
- 23013751
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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
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for migraine headaches, right knee condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations.
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