The Veteran's claim of service connection for a chronic disability manifested by right ear pain is granted. The claim of VA compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residual on an HIV infection caused by treatment at VA is remanded.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support the Veteran's claims regarding service connection and 38 U.S.C. § 1151, necessitating further examination and opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- otitis, myringosclerosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 24, 2018
- Citation
- 18144433
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
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: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete opinions and need for further development, including obtaining additional medical records.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion, and a new one must be obtained.
- Whole decision: Granted
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