The Board has remanded several issues for further development and examination. The Veteran's hepatitis C, acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, back disorder, hypertension, GERD, trigger fingers in both hands, right shoulder disorder, hyperlipidemia, respiratory disorder (COPD), and mouth and jaw injury with dental disorder are all being reviewed.
The deciding factor: The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.
- Claimed conditions
- Hepatitis C, Acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, Back disorder, Hypertension, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Trigger fingers in both hands, Right shoulder disorder, Hyperlipidemia, Respiratory disorder, to include COPD, Mouth and jaw injury with dental disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 30, 2023
- Citation
- 23058567
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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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