The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his skin disorder prior to February 8, 2007 was granted. The Board also remanded the claims for service connection for right hand/arm CTS and left arm disability as well as the extra-schedular ratings for both skin and low back disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin condition met the criteria for a higher rating under the old rating criteria, warranting a 50% rating. However, the new regulations post-August 13, 2018, do not apply to this case as it predates that effective date.
- Claimed conditions
- Seborrheic Dermatitis with Post-Inflammatory Pigmentary Alteration
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 21, 2020
- Citation
- 20004324
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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