The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diverticulitis and obstructive sleep apnea due to a lack of development under the PACT Act, specifically regarding toxic exposure risk activities (TERA). The VA must develop these claims in accordance with TERA criteria and obtain medical opinions on the etiology of the claimed conditions.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was not enough evidence developed for toxic exposure risk activities (TERA) to determine if the Veteran's current disabilities are related to service. Therefore, further development is required under the PACT Act.
- Claimed conditions
- diverticulitis, obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 10, 2026
- Citation
- A26021409
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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
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