The veteran's service records show multiple nasal issues, including a septal dislocation and fractures. The VA is instructed to attempt to obtain medical evidence from an otolaryngologist and provide the veteran with a VA examination to determine if his current nasal condition is related to service.
The deciding factor: The VA needs to ensure all relevant medical records are obtained and that the veteran undergoes a VA examination to assess whether his current nasal condition is linked to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Nasal condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 26, 2006
- Citation
- 0630281
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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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