Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for left wrist epidermoid cyst, an intestinal disability, and shortness of breath to obtain a more complete VA examination.
The deciding factor: Incomplete or inadequate VA examinations were provided, failing to address all relevant evidence and medical literature.
- Claimed conditions
- left wrist epidermoid cyst, intestinal disability (diagnoses include diverticulosis, polyps, irritable bowel syndrome), shortness of breath
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25102290
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