The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for dry eyes syndrome and first compartment extensor tendonitis of the right hand are being remanded due to inadequate examination reports in previous decisions.
The deciding factor: Previous VA examinations did not adequately address the Veteran's symptoms and functional loss, necessitating new evaluations.
- Claimed conditions
- dry eyes syndrome, first compartment extensor tendonitis of the right hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 20, 2023
- Citation
- 23023160
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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: Denied
The Board denied service connection for dry eyes syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), erectile dysfunction (ED), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and a compensable rating for migraine headaches.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for a left eye disorder, including amblyopia and other conditions, as there was no evidence of aggravation beyond their natural progression during the Veteran's periods of active duty.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted an initial 20 percent evaluation for service-connected dry eyes syndrome and remanded the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's bilateral eye disability, diagnosed as dry eyes syndrome, chronic iritis, and glare sensitivity/photophobia, is remanded for further development. The Veteran also has a claim for an increased rating for diabetes insipidus and hypothyroidism which are both remanded.
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