The Board remands the claims for further development of evidence, specifically requesting that VA obtain and review records scanned into the Vista Imaging system.
The deciding factor: Remand is required to ensure compliance with previous Board directives regarding the availability of certain medical records in VA's constructive possession.
- Claimed conditions
- type II diabetes mellitus with cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic neuropathy of the right upper extremity, diabetic neuropathy of the right lower extremity sciatic nerve, diabetic neuropathy of the right lower extremity femoral nerve, diabetic neuropathy of the left lower extremity sciatic nerve, diabetic neuropathy of the left lower extremity femoral nerve, right shoulder disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2024
- Citation
- 24033265
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including a head injury, headache disorder, erectile dysfunction, left earache disorder, chronic fatigue, right shoulder disorder, irritable bowel syndrome, right foot disorder, GERD, and left shoulder disorder, as the evidence did not support current diagnoses of these conditions.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disorder, including bicipital tendon tear, rotator cuff tear, and tendinosis, as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or chronicity of symptoms to support a direct link between the current condition and active duty.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew the appeal for all service connection and rating issues, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review these matters.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board denied an effective date prior to April 11, 2013, for the award of service connection for diabetic retinopathy and grade 2+ anterior vacuoles due to a lack of evidence indicating an intent to apply for benefits or communication related to these conditions before that date.
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