The Board remands the case for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the veteran's residuals of a septoplasty.
The deciding factor: The veteran reported worsening symptoms since his last examination in 2001, and an updated evaluation is necessary to determine the current severity of his condition.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a septoplasty
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 23, 2008
- Citation
- 0813367
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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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- Denied
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The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not cause his death or contribute substantially to it. The cause of death, asphyxia due to drowning, was unrelated to active duty service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection and increased evaluation for dyspepsia, nerve disorder and tremors, and residuals of a septoplasty. The veteran will be provided with proper VCAA notice concerning these issues.
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