The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea, and knee conditions as secondary to lumbosacral strain due to insufficient evidence or further clarification from the parties.
The deciding factor: The claims are being remanded because there is insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current disabilities and his service-connected lumbosacral strain.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea, right knee meniscal tear with osteoarthritis, left knee osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 2, 2026
- Citation
- A26018298
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, arthritis, and memory loss. The decision found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is no competent evidence to support a finding that his current condition began in or as a result of service.
- Granted
The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The issues of foot disability and cardiovascular disorder are remanded for additional development.
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