The Board remands the claims for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus and liver cysts, claimed as liver spots, due to inadequate examination and inextricably intertwined issues.
The deciding factor: Further development is required to obtain additional private medical records and an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's claims of service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus and liver cysts, claimed as liver spots, given the conceded exposure to oil well fires and smoke in Southwest Asia and contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
- Claimed conditions
- type 2 diabetes mellitus, liver cysts, claimed as liver spots
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 26, 2024
- Citation
- 24033487
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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