The Veteran's appeal of service connection for an unspecified condition of the nose, throat, larynx, and pharynx is dismissed. The case is remanded for a new VA examination to assess his allergic rhinitis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding service connection for an unspecified condition of the nose, throat, larynx, and pharynx during his May 2022 Virtual Board hearing.
- Claimed conditions
- unspecified condition of the nose, throat, larynx, and pharynx
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 15, 2023
- Citation
- 23045076
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What this means for you
A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.
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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