The Veteran's asthma and headaches are remanded for further examination to determine their relationship to service.,The Veteran's acquired psychological disorder (including TBI) is remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding her in-service exposure and symptoms.,The Veteran's neurocognitive disorder including Huntington's disease is remanded as there was insufficient evidence on its relation to service.,The Veteran's muscle spasms and pain are remanded to determine their relationship to service, with consideration of her pre-existing condition.
The deciding factor: The Board found the VA examinations inadequate for determining the nature and likely cause of the Veteran's respiratory and neurological conditions due to insufficient evidence or reasoning.,The Board found that additional evidence was needed regarding the Veteran's in-service exposure and symptoms, particularly related to her TBI diagnosis.,The Board found there was insufficient evidence on whether the Veteran's Huntington's disease is service-connected, given its presumed pre-existing nature.,The Board found the VA examination inadequate for determining the relationship of the Veteran's muscle spasms and pain to her in-service exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- Asthma, Difficulty breathing (presumed asthma), Headaches, Neurocognitive disorder including Huntington's disease, Muscle spasms and pain in the upper back, arms, and neck
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 15, 2024
- Citation
- A24038107
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What this means for you
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