The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the current 10 percent disability rating for residuals of a left foot overuse injury with tendonitis, and seasonal rhinitis are appropriate. However, the appeal for a compensable disability rating for residuals of an excisional biopsy with residual stable scar on the left shoulder is remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms from his left foot overuse injury and seasonal rhinitis were found to be within the scope of the current ratings assigned. The scar on the left trapezius was deemed noncompensable due to its characteristics, including lack of pain, inflammation, or limitation.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Left foot overuse injury with tendonitis"}, {"condition_name":"Seasonal rhinitis"}, {"condition_name":"Excisional biopsy with residual stable scar on the left trapezius"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2019
- Citation
- 19181222
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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