The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to noise in service and the relationship between his acoustic neuroma and service.
The deciding factor: Further development is needed to determine the extent of the Veteran's exposure to loud noise in service, including whether it was prolonged, and to obtain a medical advisory opinion on the etiology of his acoustic neuroma.
- Claimed conditions
- acoustic neuroma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 13, 2020
- Citation
- 20033434
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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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