The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting findings in a VA examination and the need for updated treatment records.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there are conflicting findings regarding the Veteran's left ear pain, necessitating further medical evaluation and consideration of updated treatment records.
- Claimed conditions
- left ear pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2023
- Citation
- 23006918
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for an ear disability, including bilateral hearing loss and left ear pain, due to a need for further examination.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including bruxism/teeth grinding, allergic rhinitis, bloody stools, dyspnea/trouble breathing, and various musculoskeletal and ear pain issues.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions in previous VA examinations and hearings. The Veteran's claim for service connection of left ear pain is pending.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's hypothyroidism is presumed to be related to his in-service herbicide agent exposure. The Board granted service connection for this condition. Service connection for an ear condition, including bilateral hearing loss and left ear pain, is remanded.
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