The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there were inconsistencies in the number of scars present and an inaccurate factual premise regarding the PFT used to evaluate the Veteran's service-connected lung disability. These issues necessitate further examination and review of the evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- chest scars, collapsed bilateral lung
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 22, 2019
- Citation
- 19131170
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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