The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected septoplasty and rhinoplasty is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.
The deciding factor: The veteran has raised concerns about the adequacy of the April 2005 VA examination, particularly regarding the severity of his service-connected condition. The RO must schedule an appropriate VA examination to determine the current nature and severity of his septoplasty and rhinoplasty.
- Claimed conditions
- septoplasty, rhinoplasty
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 7, 2006
- Citation
- 0606571
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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