The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of whether his service-connected lower lip scar warrants separate ratings. The case will be returned to the Board after any additional development.
The deciding factor: The Veteran requested a hearing but withdrew it, and the most recent VA examination was inadequate. A new examination is needed to assess the current severity of the service-connected lower lip scar.
- Claimed conditions
- lower lip scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 24, 2017
- Citation
- 1728886
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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)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's employment status and the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to work. The Veteran needs to provide updated information, and a VA examination is required to determine if he is unemployable due to his service-connected conditions.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal, leaving only the issue of a compensable disability rating for service-connected lower lip scar and residual scar from sebaceous cyst removal. The other issues have been resolved.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to failure of the Veteran to report for scheduled VA examinations. The matter is being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for further action.
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