The Veteran's initial rating for his scar, residuals of a laceration of the left forehead, is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder) and right carotid artery stenosis are remanded due to insufficient evidence in the record.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's scar does not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating as it only has one disfiguring characteristic.,There is insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and right carotid artery stenosis.
- Claimed conditions
- scar, residuals of a laceration of the left forehead, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, right carotid artery stenosis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 23, 2019
- Citation
- 19156559
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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