The appeals for initial compensable ratings for scars of the right knee and vaginitis, as well as service connection for GERD, anemia, and diabetes mellitus Type II have been dismissed. The appeals for increased rating for right knee patellofemoral syndrome, bilateral shin splints, right forearm condition, right wrist sprain, migraine headaches, pterygia (right eye condition), sinusitis, sleep apnea secondary to chronic bladder infection, hypertension, and right leg varicose veins are REMANDED.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew her appeals for initial compensable ratings for scars of the right knee and vaginitis, as well as service connection for GERD, anemia, and diabetes mellitus Type II during a hearing before the Board. The remaining issues have been found to be remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome, Bilateral Shin Splints, Right Forearm Condition, Right Wrist Sprain, Migraines, Pterygia (right eye condition), Sinusitis, Hypertension, Right Leg Varicose Veins, Hyperthyroidism (claimed as thyroid condition)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 21, 2019
- Citation
- 19148770
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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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