The Veteran's laceration scar on the right scrotum is currently rated as noncompensable, and no higher rating is granted.,PTSD ratings are remanded for further evaluation due to conflicting evidence regarding its severity prior to December 9, 2014 and after that date.,Service connection for hypertension secondary to PTSD is also remanded.,Obstructive sleep apnea secondary to PTSD is also remanded.,Bilateral hearing loss service connection is also remanded.,Prostate cancer service connection is also remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions are currently under review and further evidence or clarification may be needed for proper evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- laceration scar on the right scrotum, PTSD, hypertension (to include as secondary to PTSD), obstructive sleep apnea (to include as secondary to PTSD), bilateral hearing loss, prostate cancer (to include as secondary to exposure to asbestos, lead paint and other toxins)
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2019
- Citation
- 19105420
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
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Partly granted
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection for bilateral pes planus, obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including bilateral hearing loss and various musculoskeletal issues, as well as an initial rating in excess of 0 percent for rhinitis. However, the Board granted a 70 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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