The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for fracture laceration of the left ring finger and hearing loss in both ears remains pending. The Board has found that these conditions do not warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran’s claims for service connection for migraine headaches and diabetes mellitus (claimed as due to herbicide exposure) are remanded, as the previous examination did not consider relevant medical history.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show functional impairment of the extremity such that no effective function remains other than what would be equally well served by an amputation with prosthesis. Therefore, a rating based on amputation is not warranted.,The previous examination did not consider the Veteran's concussion from service and his exposure to herbicides.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Fracture laceration of the left ring finger"}, {"condition_name":"Hearing loss in both ears"}, {"condition_name":"Migraine headaches"}, {"condition_name":"Diabetes mellitus (claimed as due to herbicide exposure)"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 10, 2019
- Citation
- 19144640
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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