The Veteran's abdominal gunshot wound with scars is currently rated at 10 percent, and the RO has denied a higher rating. The effective date for this rating remains January 22, 2010.,Major depression is currently rated at 50 percent, but the Veteran seeks an increased rating. TDIU is also being considered.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's abdominal gunshot wound with scars has resulted in two painful scars that do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DC 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- abdominal gunshot wound with scars, major depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2020
- Citation
- 20004881
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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