The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his bilateral epiphora disability is being remanded to the ROIC due to incomplete information and evidence. The VA will need to provide notice of what specific portion of any needed evidence he must submit, including employment or other records documenting the impact of his eye disability on his ability to maintain employment.
The deciding factor: The claim requires additional information from the veteran regarding the specifics of his bilateral epiphora disability and its impact on his employability.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral epiphora
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 10, 2005
- Citation
- 0500640
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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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