The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his laparotomy scar is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling an examination.
The deciding factor: The case requires further development as per the VCAA requirements.
- Claimed conditions
- laparotomy scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 10, 2001
- Citation
- 0122313
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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
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the veteran is entitled to a 10 percent rating for her laparotomy scar, which is painful and tender on examination.
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