The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities, particularly those related to Reserve service.
The deciding factor: The Board has determined that further development is necessary as VA examinations are required to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions, especially given the overlap with Reserve service records.
- Claimed conditions
- arthropathy of the left ankle, left foot disability, glaucoma, blepharoconjunctivitis, esophageal reflux, esophageal cancer, neurobehavioral effects (including insomnia), acquired psychiatric disorder (to include anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, memory loss, and PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 6, 2024
- Citation
- 24006351
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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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