The Veteran's claims for higher ratings on multiple service-connected conditions are being remanded to the RO/AMC for further development and consideration.,Issues include scars of the left abdomen, scar of the posterior trunk (back), residuals status post gunshot wound to the abdomen, residuals status post gunshot wound to the lower back, PTSD, tinnitus, lumbosacral strain, and left lower extremity radiculopathy.
The deciding factor: The Board has determined that additional development is needed for these claims due to the complexity of the issues and potential need for clarification or correction of the current evaluations.
- Claimed conditions
- scars of the left abdomen, scar of the posterior trunk (back), residuals status post gunshot wound to the abdomen, residuals status post gunshot wound to the lower back, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), tinnitus, lumbosacral strain, left lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 21, 2022
- Citation
- A22026007
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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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