The Board has ordered a remand due to insufficient reasoning in the previous decision regarding the etiology of the Veteran's vision problems. The case is now returned for further review and an addendum opinion.
The deciding factor: An addendum opinion must be obtained to address whether it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's vision problems were related to service, specifically considering superficial lacerations could cause his diagnosed conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- left eye choroidal nevus, bilateral cataracts, eyelid injuries
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 6, 2021
- Citation
- 21027636
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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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