The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of several conditions, including burns, lower extremity disorders, and non-healing wounds. The decision was based on the need to further assess the veteran's lay statements and obtain additional medical opinions.

The deciding factor: The Board found that a remand is warranted to ensure VA's responsibilities under the duty to assist are followed and that the Veteran is afforded every possible consideration.

Claimed conditions

residuals of second degree burns to the chest, first degree burns to the leg and back, bilateral lower extremity (BLE) disorder, including venous stasis, varicose veins, and status-post deep vein thrombosis (DVT), non-healing wounds

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 29, 2025

Citation

25001360

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