The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's service-connected disabilities (malaria and numerous SFW residuals). The case was remanded multiple times, but new VA examinations were needed to determine the extent of the veteran's residual SFW scars. The veteran underwent a neurological examination in January 2001, but the findings were incomplete.
The deciding factor: The Board found that additional VA examinations and development were necessary due to incomplete clinical findings from previous examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- scar, left thigh, scars, left leg and foot, scars, right buttock, scars, left buttock and iliac crest, scars, left arm and elbow
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 14, 2001
- Citation
- 0116309
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the physical loss or permanent loss of use of one or both hands or feet, permanent impairment of vision in both eyes, severe burn injury, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Therefore, he does not meet the eligibility criteria for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance with adaptive equipment.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, as his mobility issues are compensated by the assigned ratings for his disabilities.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for his scars has been dismissed as he withdrew the appeal in a written statement prior to the promulgation of a decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a more current VA examination of his scars.
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