The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current eye conditions, including iritis and uveitis, are related to his service. The VA needs to provide a medical opinion on this issue.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner noted that there is no clear evidence of a current eye disability other than bilateral cataracts, and the relationship between any pre-service iritis and the Veteran's current conditions is unclear.
- Claimed conditions
- iritis, uveitis, right posterior synechiae, choroidopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 11, 2018
- Citation
- 18133533
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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: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the eligibility for PCAFC should be reconsidered due to a lack of sufficient reasoning in the previous decision. The case is being remanded to provide a more detailed and thoroughly explained medical opinion regarding the Veteran's need for personal care services, supervision or protection, and regular extensive instruction.
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