The veteran's appeal was denied as the criteria for a prestabilization rating and temporary total convalescent ratings were not met. The case is remanded to consider referral under 38 C.F.R. § 4.29(g) and entitlement to higher disability ratings.
The deciding factor: The RO found that the veteran did not meet the criteria for a prestabilization rating or temporary total convalescent ratings, as he did not undergo surgery or have immobilization by cast due to the burns.
- Claimed conditions
- Burns
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 7, 2000
- Citation
- 0029358
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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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