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Dismissed

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of her upper back disability was withdrawn by the appellant.,Service connection for PTSD resulting from military sexual assault during active duty was granted.

The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew her appeal for a higher rating on her upper back condition, and service connection for PTSD stemming from military sexual assault was established based on credible evidence of the stressor.

Claimed conditions
upper back injury with scoliosis and degenerative arthritis, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD)
How they argued it
Reopened with new and material evidence
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
May 24, 2021
Citation
21031650

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What this means for you

A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.

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