The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in the October 2019 VA examination report and the need for further VA evaluation of the Veteran's right mandibular fracture residuals with temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
The deciding factor: The Board found that a new VA examination is needed as the previous one did not address the Veteran's jaw tremors and TDIU based on the service-connected disabilities, including the right mandibular fracture residuals.
- Claimed conditions
- right mandibular fracture residuals, temporomandibular joint dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 6, 2020
- Citation
- 20010023
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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.
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