The veteran is seeking an increased evaluation for his service-connected collapsed right lung, which has been rated as noncompensable. The RO has granted a 20 percent rating effective June 14, 2004. However, the veteran's claim remains pending due to new evidence submitted during the appeal process.
The deciding factor: The veteran presented new medical evidence showing his lung disability is worse than what was previously considered in the July 2004 VA examination and the March 2006 private pulmonary function test results. The RO has not yet had an opportunity to consider this new information.
- Claimed conditions
- collapsed right lung
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 12, 2008
- Citation
- 0808310
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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)
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.
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