The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a cut on the stomach, residuals of a skull fracture (kicked in the head), and residuals of a fracture of the face and jaw. The remaining issues have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support the presence of current disabilities or their relationship to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a cut on the stomach, Residuals of a skull fracture (kicked in the head), Residuals of a fracture of the face and jaw (teeth problems), Neck disability, Back disability, to include entitlement to a temporary total evaluation because of treatment requiring convalescence, Left knee disability, Residuals of a cut under the chin (neck or throat)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 15, 2018
- Citation
- 18111548
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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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