The case is remanded for further examination and review of the veteran's claims, including a determination on whether there are additional CVA residuals besides those previously acknowledged.
The deciding factor: Additional VA examinations are needed to identify all possible CVA residuals.
- Claimed conditions
- visual field defect of both eyes, partial paralysis of the left upper extremity, partial paralysis of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 12, 2003
- Citation
- 0334787
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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
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: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
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