The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty in attributing symptoms of fainting spells and vasovagal episodes of syncope to the service-connected condition. The Veteran's June 2016 examiner diagnosed psychomotor epilepsy, but his November 2019 examination focused on paralysis of the tenth cranial nerve.
The deciding factor: The Board is seeking a medical opinion from a neurologist to determine which symptoms are related to the service-connected fainting and syncope disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- fainting spells, vasovagal episodes of syncope
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 16, 2021
- Citation
- 21074962
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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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