The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for service-connected bilateral alternating esotropia with bilateral diplopia and history of left eye consecutive exotropia is being remanded due to a failure to obtain the Goldmann chart from the May 2014 VA examination.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the May 2014 VA eye examination report did not include the Goldmann chart, which is required for visual field testing results. This was deemed a pre-decisional duty to assist error.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral alternating esotropia, bilateral diplopia, left eye consecutive exotropia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 27, 2024
- Citation
- A24050268
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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.
What you can do next
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right eye condition has been denied as he failed to appear for the scheduled VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected eye disabilities is remanded due to the need for another VA examination by an ophthalmologist.
- Granted
The Veteran's hypertension and bilateral diplopia prior to June 5, 2019 are not rated higher than noncompensable. The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and requests for additional information from the Veteran.
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