The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of a sinus disorder. The Veteran's service records show in-service nasal injury, upper respiratory infection with sinusitis, and continued symptoms post-service.
The deciding factor: The examiner failed to address key in-service and post-service evidence that supports a connection between the Veteran's current sinus disorder and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinus Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 13, 2023
- Citation
- 23022215
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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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