The veteran's claim for increased ratings for burn scars of the left lower leg, scars on head, face and ears, scars of right hand, scars of left hand, and PTSD is being remanded due to insufficient evidence. Additional records are needed from the VA Vet Center in Norwich and a new examination is required.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claim requires additional information and medical evidence as it pertains to his current treatment and condition status.
- Claimed conditions
- Burn Scars of the Left Lower Leg, Scars on Head, Face and Ears, Scars of Right Hand, Scars of Left Hand, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 12, 2007
- Citation
- 0704338
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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 Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for PTSD and dismissed his appeals regarding increased ratings for tinnitus and a right hand disability due to lack of timely filing of Notice of Disagreement.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent level, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal of the denial for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed because the issue was already under review through Higher-Level Review.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected PTSD renders him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a TDIU.
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