The Veteran's cerebral subdural hematoma condition is remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current severity and impact of his disability, including any manifestations of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The SMC claim after December 1, 2018 is also inextricably intertwined with this issue.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cerebral hematoma condition requires further evaluation due to its potential impact on activities of daily living and the need for assistance from another person.
- Claimed conditions
- Cerebral subdural hematoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 25, 2021
- Citation
- 21003979
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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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