The Veteran's claim for service connection for streptococcal sore throat and viral syndrome is remanded due to the inadequacy of a previous VA examination. A new examination is needed to determine if his condition was incurred in or caused by active service.
The deciding factor: The previous VA examination did not adequately address the Veteran's claim, including the theory of secondary service connection for sleep apnea.
- Claimed conditions
- streptococcal sore throat, viral syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2019
- Citation
- 19144516
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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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