The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed liver condition, bilateral upper and lower extremities peripheral neuropathy, prostate condition, and skin condition. The etiology of these conditions will be evaluated in light of their potential relationship to service.
The deciding factor: The low threshold for triggering VA's duty to provide an examination was met due to the unclear etiological origin of the Veteran's claimed conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- liver condition, bilateral upper extremities peripheral neuropathy, bilateral lower extremities peripheral neuropathy, prostate condition, skin condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 8, 2023
- Citation
- 23044042
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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
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain, left knee disability, and right knee disability. Service connection for a skin condition is remanded.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for further review of the evidence. The Board is unable to determine if there was a factual increase in disability prior to the effective dates requested, or if service connection should be granted based on the current evidence.
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