The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional evidence and an examination, focusing on whether any current respiratory or pulmonary condition is related to the Veteran's period of ACDUTRA service.
The deciding factor: The decision was made based on the need for further development and medical evaluation regarding the relationship between the claimed pneumonia residuals and the Veteran's military service.
- Claimed conditions
- pneumonia residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 13, 2023
- Citation
- 23014987
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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 Veteran's lung condition, including pneumonia residuals, COPD, and emphysema, is remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to his military service. The appeal is reopened based on new evidence.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine the current nature of any identified respiratory disability and its relationship to active service, specifically addressing the Veteran's in-service pneumonia.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal is dismissed as moot because his Supplemental Claim was granted in full, and there are no remaining issues for appellate consideration.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased rating and service connection due to the need for additional medical examinations and treatment records.
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