The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for residuals of breast cancer, sinusitis (claimed as sinus problems), left knee patellofemoral syndrome (claimed as bilateral knees), and right knee patellofemoral syndrome (claimed as bilateral knees) due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's service periods.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the claims file lacks sufficient information about the Veteran's National Guard and Reserve service, particularly her Coast Guard service, which is necessary for proper adjudication of the claims.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of breast cancer, sinusitis (claimed as sinus problems), left knee patellofemoral syndrome (claimed as bilateral knees), right knee patellofemoral syndrome (claimed as bilateral knees)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 5, 2023
- Citation
- 23020841
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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.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and medical opinions regarding her exposure to herbicide agents, toxins, and noise during active service.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims regarding back disability, left knee disability, arthritis, right foot disability (secondary to left knee), and residuals of breast cancer due to radiation. The records from VAMC Chicago and any related Social Security Administration records are requested.
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