The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for pseudofolliculitis barbae, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, cervical spine, left heel spur, and erectile dysfunction have been withdrawn. The Board has not found a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae.,The Veteran’s acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) is remanded for further examination and opinion. His right ankle tendonitis and bilateral knee disabilities are also remanded for additional examinations to determine the severity of his service-connected conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings for pseudofolliculitis barbae, lumbar spine, cervical spine, left heel spur, and erectile dysfunction.,Further examination is required to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) is related to service. The severity of his right ankle tendonitis and bilateral knee disabilities also need further evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (to include PTSD), Degenerative Arthritis of the Lumbar Spine, Degenerative Arthritis of the Cervical Spine, Left Heel Spur, Erectile Dysfunction, Degenerative Arthritis of the Left Knee, Degenerative Arthritis of the Right Knee, Right Ankle Tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 2, 2019
- Citation
- 19124185
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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