The Board has found new and relevant evidence that warrants readjudication of the claim for service connection for an autoimmune disorder, including Wegener's granulomatosis, vasculitis, arthropathy, sensitivity to cold, and loss of two fingertips. The case is being remanded for further review.
The deciding factor: New and relevant evidence has been submitted that supports a nexus between the Veteran's current autoimmune disorder and in-service exposures, warranting readjudication of the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Wegener granulomatosis, vasculitis, arthropathy, sensitivity to cold, loss of two fingertips
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 3, 2024
- Citation
- A24052176
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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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