The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for left ear hearing loss and a perforated left tympanic membrane were remanded for additional development, including rescheduling of his hearing and VA examination.
The deciding factor: The case was remanded to ensure compliance with the Board's previous instructions regarding scheduling of the Veteran's hearing and VA examination.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ear hearing loss disability, Perforated left tympanic membrane
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 17, 2009
- Citation
- 0909955
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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