Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for rheumatoid arthritis of various body parts due to in-service exposure to hazardous materials, as an addendum opinion is needed.
The deciding factor: Further evidence and an addendum opinion are required to determine if the Veteran's current rheumatoid arthritis is related to his in-service exposure to hazardous materials.
- Claimed conditions
- rheumatoid arthritis of the left hip, rheumatoid arthritis of the right hip, rheumatoid arthritis of the left knee, rheumatoid arthritis of the right knee, rheumatoid arthritis of the left hand, rheumatoid arthritis of the right hand, rheumatoid arthritis of the left shoulder, rheumatoid arthritis of the right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25100513
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