The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for additional development of records related to the veteran's eye surgery and its potential risks.
The deciding factor: The decision is being remanded due to a lack of documentation regarding the informed consent process and the evaluation of the risk factors associated with the right eye muscle surgery performed in January 2003.
- Claimed conditions
- double vision, image tilt
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 24, 2007
- Citation
- 0733346
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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: Partly granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder, prostate condition, and double vision due to acoustic neuroma are denied. The prostate condition and double vision claim are remanded.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, double vision, and headaches as there was no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to inadequate VA examinations and a need for additional medical opinions. The Veteran's claim for service connection remains pending.
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