The Board remands the matter for an examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed generalized twitching, itching, and small fiber neuropathy.
The deciding factor: Further examination is needed to assess the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities due to his service-connected conditions or exposure to jet fuel.
- Claimed conditions
- twitching and/or itching, small fiber neuropathy (manifested by twitching and/or itching)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 4, 2024
- Citation
- 24000696
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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