The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left diaphragm paralysis is being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and clarification of the precise nature of his residuals from service-connected left diaphragm paralysis.
The deciding factor: Clarification on the precise nature of the residuals of the Veteran's service-connected left diaphragm paralysis is needed, as there are conflicting opinions regarding whether these residuals should be rated separately or considered part of his COPD.
- Claimed conditions
- left diaphragm paralysis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2015
- Citation
- 1504788
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for left diaphragm paralysis was denied as he did not submit a claim prior to March 30, 2018.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's left diaphragm paralysis, which is not service-connected, does not warrant an increased rating beyond the current 10% assigned.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected lumbar myositis, psychoneurosis and conversion hysteria, residuals of shrapnel wounds of the left thigh and pelvis with retained foreign bodies and scars, and residuals of shell fragment wounds of the right thigh and left leg. The veteran was also denied entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected coronary artery disease, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of his condition.
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