Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations. The hearing loss claim is denied as there is no evidence of a compensable rating, and the tinnitus claim has reached its maximum schedular evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are currently rated at their highest possible levels under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Bilateral Hearing Loss"}, {"condition_name":"Tinnitus"}, {"condition_name":"Lumbar Spine Injury (Residuals)"}, {"condition_name":"Deviated Nasal Septum"}, {"condition_name":"Left Inguinal Hernia"}, {"condition_name":"Generalized Anxiety Disorder"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 16, 2019
- Citation
- 19129571
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.