The Veteran is seeking service connection for left eye drooping, which he contends is a residual of an undetermined neurological event during service. The case has been remanded to obtain clarification on whether the condition preexisted service and if so, whether it was aggravated by service.
The deciding factor: The examiner needs to determine if there is clear and unmistakable evidence that the Veteran's left eye drooping preexisted service and if so, whether any increase in disability was due to natural progression or aggravation during service.
- Claimed conditions
- left eye drooping, neurological syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 3, 2018
- Citation
- 1826753
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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: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional evidence was submitted and requests a waiver of initial AOJ review. The issues are being remanded for further development.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and personnel history. The VA will obtain missing service personnel records, treatment records from various VA facilities, and Social Security Administration disability benefits records.
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