The Veteran's tyloma of the feet is rated at a non-compensable level, and his incomplete paralysis of the left radial nerve (previously characterized as radial nerve neuritis, s/p ganglion cyst removal, left wrist) is rated at 40 percent.,PTSD, tenosynovitis, GERD, and migraine headaches are all remanded for further review.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's tyloma of the feet does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as it only approximates painful scars on each foot.,PTSD is remanded because there may be additional records that could affect the determination, and a new VA examination is needed to assess the impact of PTSD on other conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- tyloma, bilateral feet, incomplete paralysis of left radial nerve (previously characterized as radial nerve neuritis, s/p ganglion cyst removal, left wrist)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 21, 2023
- Citation
- A23033056
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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.
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