The Board has remanded multiple claims for service connection due to the need for additional evidence and examination, including for conditions such as cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, irritable bowel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, sinus condition, psoriatic arthritis, anemia, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
The deciding factor: The Board is remanding these claims due to the need for additional evidence and examination.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Spine Disability, Lumbar Spine Disability, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Plantar Fasciitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Left Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Right Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Sinus Condition, Psoriatic Arthritis, Anemia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 25, 2026
- Citation
- A26026959
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the potential diagnosis. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further review and consideration.
- Granted
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted a 70% rating, effective July 15, 2024. The Veteran's GERD remains at a 10% rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's cervical spine disability, right knee strain (painful motion), and right knee instability are now rated at 30 percent effective August 16, 2017.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent rating prior to July 29, 2024. The GERD rating remains at 30 percent disabled but no higher.
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