The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the nasal pinguecula is the same disability as his pterygium, which he is already service-connected for. For the bronchopneumonia claim, the Board remanded it due to insufficient evidence.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's nasal pinguecula and pterygium are considered the same condition under VA regulations, thus precluding separate ratings. The rating for bronchopneumonia was not adequately supported by the provided medical records.
- Claimed conditions
- Nasal Pinguecula, Pterygium, Bronchopneumonia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 28, 2019
- Citation
- 19140675
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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
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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