The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for astigmatism and exotropia to obtain a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of his diagnosed eye conditions.
The deciding factor: A pre-decisional duty to assist error was made as no VA medical opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral eye condition was provided, and an examination is required based on the evidence of record at the time of the decision on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- astigmatism, exotropia
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 22, 2024
- Citation
- A24068036
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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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