The Veteran's claims for increase ratings in Meniere’s syndrome and depressive disorder have been withdrawn.,The issues of service connection for colitis, TDIU from December 1, 2012 to August 4, 2016, and the remaining appeal are remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his claims for increase ratings in Meniere’s syndrome and depressive disorder.,There is insufficient evidence of record to support a higher rating for Meniere’s syndrome prior to August 5, 2016. The Veteran's disability picture has risen to the level contemplated by a 100 percent disability rating effective August 5, 2016.
- Claimed conditions
- radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, migraines, cervical degenerative disc disease, left shoulder strain, cerebral artery aneurysm, hypertension, herpes simplex virus, Meniere’s syndrome
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 11, 2019
- Citation
- 19153770
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What this means for you
A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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