The Veteran's low back condition and left shoulder condition are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's chronic stomach condition (claimed as residuals of appendix removal) and GERD are remanded for further examination and opinion.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is remanded for a VA opinion regarding its preexistence in service.
The deciding factor: Service connection has been established for the low back condition and left shoulder condition based on competent and credible statements of an in-service injury and continuity of symptomatology.,Further examination and opinion are needed to determine if the stomach condition, GERD, and allergic rhinitis are related to service. The Veteran's contentions will be considered along with his STRs.,A VA opinion is required to determine whether the Veteran's allergic rhinitis clearly and unmistakably preexisted service or was aggravated by service.
- Claimed conditions
- low back condition, left shoulder condition, chronic stomach condition (claimed as residuals of appendix removal), GERD, allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 3, 2023
- Citation
- 23020351
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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.
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