The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to new and relevant evidence received since the last final denial. The Board will consider all evidence of record, including lay statements from the Veteran's wife and a nurse, in determining whether there is a link between his current conditions and military service.
The deciding factor: The new evidence submitted by the Veteran supports his claims that his conditions are related to inservice injury, but further examination is needed to determine if there is a link with service.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Arthritis/Bursitis Feet, Bilateral Arthritis/Bursitis Elbow, Bilateral Arthritis/Bursitis Knee, Ulcers, Bilateral Arthritis/Bursitis Hip, Achalasia
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2024
- Citation
- A24014828
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's gastrointestinal conditions and his service, specifically his presumed exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
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