The Board found that the veteran's tonsillectomy residuals are asymptomatic and denied a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: Medical evidence did not establish any active residuals of the tonsillectomy or link the veteran's symptoms to this condition.
- Claimed conditions
- tonsillectomy residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 23, 2002
- Citation
- 0218610
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded for additional examinations and opinions. The remaining issues have been held in abeyance pending further development of his obstructive sleep apnea claim.
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