The Board denied service connection for myopic astigmatism and remanded the issue of whether a pre-existing bilateral leg disorder was aggravated by service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's contentions regarding his preexisting bilateral leg disorder were not addressed due to lack of supporting evidence, and he did not provide any in-service injury or disease that could have aggravated his preexisting condition.
- Claimed conditions
- myopic astigmatism, bilateral leg disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 1, 2018
- Citation
- 18107066
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating of 50 percent for major depressive disorder is granted. The claim for service connection for a bilateral leg disorder is denied.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied the appellant's claims for service connection for various joint and musculoskeletal disorders, including bilateral hip and knee joint disorder, bilateral foot disorder, bilateral leg disorder, low back disorder, and neck disorder. The appeal is being remanded to obtain a new VA examination for tinnitus.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal of the January 2013 denial of service connection for myopic astigmatism with senile cataracts, bilateral eyes was dismissed due to non-compliance with claims processing rules.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board found no current disabilities of the bilateral legs or ankles and thus denied service connection for these conditions.
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