The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of increased ratings for ulcer disease and keratectomy scar from pterygium surgery. The Veteran will need to undergo new examinations to assess the current severity of his conditions, including whether he now has symptoms such as anemia or edema.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was potential for worsening symptoms since the last VA examination in June 2016 and thus a remand is necessary to obtain updated evidence and assessments.
- Claimed conditions
- Ulcer disease, Keratectomy scar from pterygium surgery
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 24, 2019
- Citation
- 19173662
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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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