The Veteran's claim for service connection for an eye disability is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further development of evidence. The issue will be reopened as new and material evidence has been received, but the nature and etiology of any diagnosed eye disorder must be determined.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that a VA examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed eye disorders, including myopia and bilateral intermediate dry stage macular degeneration. The Veteran's service connection claim will be remanded for this purpose.
- Claimed conditions
- myopia, bilateral intermediate dry stage macular degeneration
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 10, 2020
- Citation
- 20078247
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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
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