The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability is being remanded due to the need for an examination.,The Veteran's claims for additional disabling effects of scarring to include impairment of the ability to eat and speak are being remanded as VA undertakes the effort to provide the Veteran with a VA examination, which must be adequate in order to fully form its evaluation of the claim.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a dental disorder for both VA compensation purposes and treatment purposes are being remanded due to the need for an examination.,The Veteran's initial disability rating of 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 7804 for scarring of the upper lip is being remanded, as well as his initial noncompensable disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7800 for scarring of the upper lip.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability requires an examination to discuss the current evidence and determine if there is a medical nexus between the in-service incident and the current diagnosis.,The Veteran's claims for additional disabling effects of scarring require an examination to assess whether his previously granted scarring has resulted in any additional disabling effects, such as impairment of eating or speaking abilities.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a dental disorder are being remanded due to the need for an examination to discuss the current severity and potential diagnoses related to the Veteran's dental condition.,The Veteran's initial disability ratings for scarring require an examination to assess the current severity of his scarring and determine if any additional disabling effects exist.
- Claimed conditions
- back disability, scarring of the face (upper lip), dental disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 23, 2022
- Citation
- 22048025
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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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