The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis has affected less than 5 percent of his entire body and exposed areas, requiring no more than topical therapy throughout the appeal period. The claim for a compensable rating is denied.,The claims for increased ratings for migraine headaches and PTSD are remanded due to new evidence not having been considered in the most recent decision.,PTSD remains rated at 70 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis affected less than 5 percent of his entire body and exposed areas, requiring no more than topical therapy throughout the appeal period. The criteria for a compensable rating are not met.,New evidence indicates that the Veteran’s migraine headaches and PTSD require further consideration to determine appropriate ratings.,PTSD remains rated at 70 percent due to its severity.
- Claimed conditions
- seborrheic dermatitis, migraine headaches, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 24, 2020
- Citation
- 20028843
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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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