The veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for the residuals of a septoplasty and right inguinal herniorrhaphy, as well as service connection for hepatitis A and tachycardia, are being remanded due to procedural issues. Further development is required including providing proper VCAA notice, obtaining VA examinations, and considering the additional evidence.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claims involve new initial rating determinations and service connection matters that require further examination and clarification of his medical history and current condition.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a septoplasty, residuals of a right inguinal herniorrhaphy, hepatitis A, tachycardia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 13, 2006
- Citation
- 0617157
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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
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