The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for a sphincter control disorder, bilateral finger disorder, and right hand disorder. The AOJ must obtain private medical records, SSA disability benefits records, and conduct VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.
The deciding factor: The Board found that additional development is needed due to outstanding medical records and the Veteran's assertions regarding his service-connected conditions and post-service treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- sphincter control disorder, bilateral finger disorder, right hand disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 16, 2023
- Citation
- 23016208
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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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