The Board remands the service connection claims for colon polyps, left carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), and deviated nasal septum to the AOJ for additional development and consideration.
The deciding factor: The evidence reasonably raises the possibility that the Veteran's current conditions are caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities. An addendum medical opinion is necessary to address these etiological questions.
- Claimed conditions
- colon polyps, left carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), deviated nasal septum
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 22, 2025
- Citation
- 25006981
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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- Dismissed
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- Denied
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