Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for thoracic outlet syndrome to obtain an addendum opinion addressing whether the condition existed prior to service and, if so, whether it was aggravated by service.
The deciding factor: The May 2024 VA examiner's opinion is inadequate as it did not address whether the Veteran's thoracic outlet syndrome existed prior to service or if there was any aggravation during service.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracic outlet syndrome
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25092778
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