The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to missing VA examinations, outstanding VA treatment records, and the need for additional medical opinions regarding his conditions.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran missed scheduled VA examinations and has not been afforded adequate evaluations for his claimed conditions. Additionally, there is a lack of relevant VA treatment records and TERA examinations needed to fully adjudicate these claims.
- Claimed conditions
- cystic acne vulgaris of the neck, back, chest and axilla, bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder, peripheral neuropathy in the extremities, a respiratory condition, obstructive sleep apnea, a heart condition
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 8, 2024
- Citation
- A24073367
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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
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