The Veteran's request to withdraw his appeal for an increased rating for degenerative arthritis of the spine has been granted.,Remand is ordered for further development and consideration of the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, gastrointestinal condition (including irritable bowel syndrome and chronic diarrhea), and dizziness.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal condition, including irritable bowel syndrome and chronic diarrhea, is remanded due to insufficient evidence. A VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of his symptoms and their relationship to service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for dizziness (claimed as vertigo) is remanded due to insufficient evidence. A VA examination is needed to determine whether it is at least as likely as not that the condition was incurred during service or is otherwise etiologically related to service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran requested withdrawal of his appeal for an increased rating for degenerative arthritis of the spine.,Remand is ordered due to insufficient evidence and need for further development in all claims.,Insufficient evidence regarding a current diagnosis of gastrointestinal condition, including irritable bowel syndrome and chronic diarrhea. Need for VA examination to determine current severity and relationship to service.,Insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of dizziness (claimed as vertigo). Need for VA examination to determine whether it is at least as likely as not that the condition was incurred during service or is otherwise etiologically related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative arthritis of the spine, bilateral hearing loss, gastrointestinal condition (including irritable bowel syndrome and chronic diarrhea), dizziness (claimed as vertigo)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 21, 2024
- Citation
- 24008740
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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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