The Veteran's initial noncompensable rating for chronic lymphocytic leukemia is being remanded due to inconsistencies in the VA examination report and missing records. The AOJ must seek clarification from the examiner, obtain additional treatment records, and schedule a new VA examination.
The deciding factor: Inconsistencies found in the April 2023 VA examination report regarding the Veteran's symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and the need for further clarification and evidence collection.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 29, 2023
- Citation
- A23037579
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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.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia has been dismissed because there is no valid June 2021 rating decision to appeal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's exposure to contaminants at Camp Pendleton and his current condition.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD, CLL, NHL, Crohn's disease, Type II diabetes mellitus, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy, have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claims for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Splenomegaly, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea due to errors in obtaining relevant medical records and conducting necessary examinations.
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