The Board has determined that the reduction of the evaluation for bilateral hearing loss was proper, and the Veteran's claim is denied. The issue of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for corneal scar of the left eye with bilateral tear film insufficiency (claimed as flash burns) is remanded.
The deciding factor: The reduction of the evaluation for bilateral hearing loss was proper based on evidence showing actual improvement under ordinary conditions of life, but the issue of entitlement to a higher rating for corneal scar of the left eye with bilateral tear film insufficiency requires further examination and review.
- Claimed conditions
- corneal scar of the left eye, bilateral tear film insufficiency
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2024
- Citation
- 24013011
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
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