The Board has found that additional development is needed and the case must be remanded for further consideration.
The deciding factor: The Veteran submitted new evidence, including VA medical center records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records, which necessitates a remand to allow the AOJ to review this evidence and consider its impact on the claims.
- Claimed conditions
- atopic dermatitis, asymptomatic lipoma, calcaneus and malleolus inversion pain, bilateral foot disability, perforated ear drum, bronchitis, stomach disability, acid reflux, lipoid cyst/tumor, road rash, pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), severe tooth and gum trouble for purposes of dental treatment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 2, 2023
- Citation
- 23025405
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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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