The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination by an otolaryngologist to determine if there is a medical nexus between the Veteran's in-service chemical exposure and his current nose disability, including nose bleeds.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the previous VA examination was inadequate due to the examiner not taking into account the Veteran's lay reports and unqualified for the task.
- Claimed conditions
- nose disability, nose bleeds
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 6, 2022
- Citation
- 22038546
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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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