The Board has found that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of bilateral eye disability and left arm disability, including as secondary to a left wrist disability. The remand includes obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners were requested to provide an opinion on the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed bilateral eye disability and left arm disability, but did not address the Veteran's lay statements or testimony.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Eye Disability, Left Arm Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2026
- Citation
- 26001195
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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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