The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's detached retina and retinal hole are related to service, specifically his alleged exposure to caustic paint, steam, or a valve during service. The examiner is asked to provide an opinion on whether these conditions were caused by service, including any aggravation from diabetes mellitus.
The deciding factor: The Board found insufficient evidence regarding the cause of the Veteran's detached retina and retinal hole, specifically his alleged exposure to caustic paint, steam, or a valve during service.
- Claimed conditions
- detached retina, retinal hole
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 23, 2022
- Citation
- 22036173
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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.
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