The Board has remanded the cases for further development and an addendum opinion to address the etiology of the Veteran's claimed eye condition, as well as his memory loss.
The deciding factor: The August 2021 VA medical opinions did not adequately address the etiology of the Veteran's eye disability as requested in the March 2021 remand.
- Claimed conditions
- Memory loss, Eye condition (claimed as decrease in vision with double vision and eye health)
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 17, 2022
- Citation
- 22015295
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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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- Granted
The Veteran's need for supervision, protection, or instruction on a continuous basis due to memory loss and the need for back surgery has been recognized. The Board has granted a Level 2 stipend under VA's PCAFC program.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current memory loss is likely caused by head trauma sustained during service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal regarding service connection for memory loss and seizures has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.
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