The Veteran's right cornea scar, residual of abrasions, is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of his condition and for obtaining outstanding medical records.
The deciding factor: There may be a material change in the nature of the Veteran's disability as he reported worsening symptoms and was scheduled to meet with a doctor to determine future treatment options.
- Claimed conditions
- Right cornea scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 19, 2018
- Citation
- 18119818
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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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