The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected disabilities are being remanded to the RO for additional development.
The deciding factor: The case is being returned to the RO due to procedural issues and the need for further evidence consideration.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a shell fragment wound of the thoracic spine, residuals of a shell fragment wound of the right thigh and knee, residuals of a shell fragment wound of the left leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 20, 2004
- Citation
- 0428804
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he can perform the tasks required in sedentary employment considering his education and occupational experience.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, left ankle fracture residuals, shell fragment wound of the left leg, and bilateral hearing loss are being remanded due to insufficient notice provided and the need for additional VA examinations.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the veteran is in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, which have resulted in a favorable decision for special monthly compensation.
- Denied
The Board has denied the veteran's service connection claims for PTSD, residuals of a shell fragment wound of the left leg, chronic headaches, and prostate disorder. The RO made all reasonable efforts to assist the veteran in developing his claims.
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