The Board has remanded the case for further development due to non-compliance with previous directives. The Veteran's appeal includes claims for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for residuals of surgery for a throat condition, TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to July 27, 2006, and SMC from July 19, 2013.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there has not been substantial compliance with its February 2018 remand directives regarding the issue of entitlement to an initial rating higher than 10 percent for residuals of surgery for a throat condition. The VA examiner did not address whether the symptoms of a sore, painful, and irritated throat demonstrate manifestations that are characteristic of hoarseness with inflammation of the vocal cords or mucous membranes.
- Claimed conditions
- throat condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 26, 2018
- Citation
- 18160517
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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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