The Veteran's appeal includes claims for increased ratings for burn scars and service connection for non-allergic vasomotor rhinitis and a left hand condition, to include arthritis and ulnar neuropathy. The Board has found that remand is necessary due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.,The Veteran's claims are currently pending as the VA examinations did not provide sufficient information on whether his current conditions are related to service.
The deciding factor: The Board has determined that further development is needed due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's non-allergic vasomotor rhinitis, sinusitis, allergies, left hand condition (including arthritis and ulnar neuropathy), and burn scars.,Specifically, the VA examinations did not address whether the Veteran's current conditions are related to service or if they have any connection with his in-service injuries.
- Claimed conditions
- Non-allergic vasomotor rhinitis, Left Hand Condition
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 24, 2023
- Citation
- 23018514
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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.
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