The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development regarding service connection for the Veteran's ear disability, including intracanalicular acoustic neuroma, right ear hearing loss, and vertigo. The AOJ is instructed to obtain updated VA treatment records, verify the Veteran's exposure to radiation and hazardous materials during service, forward his claim to the VA Under Secretary for Benefits, and schedule an examination to determine if these conditions are related to active service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's ear disability, including intracanalicular acoustic neuroma, right ear hearing loss, and vertigo. The AOJ is instructed to obtain updated VA treatment records, verify the Veteran's exposure to radiation and hazardous materials during service, forward his claim to the VA Under Secretary for Benefits, and schedule an examination to determine if these conditions are related to active service.
- Claimed conditions
- intracanalicular acoustic neuroma, right ear hearing loss, vertigo
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- Ionizing radiation
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 23, 2022
- Citation
- 22010396
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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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- Denied
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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to military noise exposure during service.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, gastrointestinal (GI) disability, and vertigo are remanded for further examination and opinion.
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