The Board has denied service connection for fatty liver and remanded other issues due to the need for additional medical examination and records.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's fatty liver is not a compensable disability, as it was only diagnosed during active service and no chronic condition related to fatty liver was found. Other claims are pending further evaluation by VA examiners.
- Claimed conditions
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver, Right hip pain, Right-hand disability (to include arthritis and pain), Left-hand disability (to include arthritis and pain), Incontinence, Erectile dysfunction, Angina, Respiratory disorder (to include rhinitis and sinusitis), Throat condition (to include throat tics)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 18, 2024
- Citation
- 24012406
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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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