The Veteran's claims for service connection, increased ratings, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence. Specifically, VA treatment records and private treatment records from Ministry Medical Group must be obtained, as well as new examinations for his anxiety disorder, hearing loss, and neuropathy.
The deciding factor: The claims require further development to ensure all relevant medical evidence is considered in evaluating the Veteran's conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Seizure disorder, Anxiety disorder, Peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity, Left ear hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 2, 2023
- Citation
- 23025367
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss disability does not meet or approximate criteria for a compensable (10%) disability rating at any point during the appeal period.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss and service connection for left ear hearing loss due to inadequate audiometric examinations. The Veteran will be scheduled for new VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his left ear hearing loss and the severity of his hearing loss.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, cervical spine disability, and seizure disorder, render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation. Therefore, the Board has granted his TDIU application.
- Denied
The Veteran's seizure disorder is rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as he has not had any seizures in over two years.
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