The veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, gastric ulcer disease, residuals of a skull fracture with headaches, and left thumb scar are being remanded due to the need for additional development.
The deciding factor: The veteran has provided testimony suggesting an increase in his bilateral hearing loss since the last VA examination. Additionally, issues related to increased ratings remain pending on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastric Ulcer Disease, Head Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 25, 2005
- Citation
- 0511672
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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: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to November 14, 2011, and December 5, 2011, are being remanded due to the need for additional development.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a head scar, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not incurred during his active duty service. The decision resolves all doubt in favor of the Veteran.
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