The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous directives, requiring a new VA eye condition opinion.
The deciding factor: Non-compliance with previous remand directives regarding service connection for an eye condition.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral senile cataracts, diagnosis of pterygium of the left eye
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 6, 2020
- Citation
- 20052330
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's right ankle condition and bilateral eye disorder are granted service connection, while hypertension is remanded for further development.
- Denied
The Veteran's eye condition, including bilateral senile cataracts and pterygium, is denied as not incurred during military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the regular aid and attendance of another person, as evidenced by his inability to walk or move his legs without a wheelchair. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of evidence regarding service connection for eye injuries. The veteran will be provided another VA examination and medical opinion.
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