The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's left kidney disorder. The claim will be reconsidered after obtaining an adequate examination and opinion.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner provided an inadequate opinion that did not address the Veteran's exposure during service or his contention of toxic exposure causing his condition.
- Claimed conditions
- left kidney disorder, obstructive uropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 4, 2023
- Citation
- 23025739
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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
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