The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a mandible or TMJ condition, as well as his claims for initial compensable ratings for shin splints in both knees. The AOJ is instructed to obtain all relevant medical records and schedule the Veteran with an examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the current examinations were inadequate due to lack of consideration of the Veteran's prior medical history, particularly regarding his dental and ankle conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- mandible condition, TMJ condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 26, 2021
- Citation
- 21011093
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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: Denied
The Board denied service connection for a TMJ condition and residuals of a lightning strike due to the lack of evidence showing current disabilities related to these conditions.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board denied service connection for a TMJ condition and a dental condition, but remanded the issue of service connection for a peripheral vestibular disorder (claimed as dizziness and vertigo).
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a TMJ condition due to lack of current diagnosis. The cases of entitlement to initial compensable ratings for shin splints are remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the Veteran's pending increased rating claims.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right foot disability, major depressive disorder (MDD), and mandible condition have been granted service connection. The mandible condition is remanded for further examination.
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