The Board has determined that new VA examinations are necessary to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected maxilla fracture and right hand fractures due to worsening symptoms reported by the Veteran.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported worsening symptoms since the last evaluations, including sinus problems, headaches, increased sensitivity to seasonal allergies, dental issues, decreased mobility and strength in his fingers. The Board finds that new examinations are necessary to determine these current severity levels.
- Claimed conditions
- maxilla fracture, right ring finger fracture, right little finger fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 10, 2018
- Citation
- 18141339
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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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