The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for right eye retinal scar and traumatic glaucoma, as there are inconsistencies in previous medical opinions and need for further clarification regarding the onset of these conditions during service.
The deciding factor: There is inconsistency in the previous medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's right eye disorders pre-existed his active-duty service or were aggravated by it.
- Claimed conditions
- right eye retinal scar, right eye traumatic glaucoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 17, 2026
- Citation
- A26023957
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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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