The Board has remanded the case for a new opinion from an ear, nose and throat specialist to address whether the Veteran's current acoustic neuroma existed prior to his entry into service, if it underwent any increase in severity during service, and if it is related to military service.
The deciding factor: The examiner needs to clarify their opinions regarding the timing of the Veteran's acoustic neuroma and its relationship to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Acoustic neuroma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 25, 2020
- Citation
- 20043077
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for acoustic neuroma and a 10 percent rating for tinnitus, due to the acoustic neuroma. The Board also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for acoustic neuroma, ventriculoperitoneal shunt, head, and surgical scars as they are inextricably intertwined.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The appeal for service connection for acoustic neuroma was granted based on new and relevant evidence, but the issue is also remanded for further development.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to unclear information regarding the Veteran's current employment status and income. The Veteran is required to complete a new VA Form 21-8940 and provide yearly income information for the period of May 2013 to present.
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