The Board has remanded the claim for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's major neurocognitive disorder is related to in-service exposure to jet fuel and grease, caused by his service-connected hearing loss, or aggravated by his service-connected hearing loss.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was insufficient evidence to determine whether the Veteran's hearing loss caused his major neurocognitive disorder. Additionally, a TERA examination and opinion are needed to assess if the Veteran's exposure to jet fuel and grease is related to his disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Neurocognitive Disorder
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2024
- Citation
- A24076826
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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).
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