The Board has remanded several issues for further development and rating consideration. The Veteran's appeal of service connection for a head injury was withdrawn, and the maximum schedular disability rating for his left knee replacement is maintained. Issues regarding increased ratings for right knee disability, shortening of the left leg, right shoulder recurrent dislocation, and facial scars are remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his claim for service connection for a head injury during the appeal process. The maximum schedular disability rating for his left knee replacement is maintained as he is already in receipt of the highest possible rating under VA regulations. Issues regarding increased ratings for right knee disability, shortening of the left leg, right shoulder recurrent dislocation, and facial scars are remanded due to the need for further development.
- Claimed conditions
- Head injury, Left knee replacement, Osteoarthritis of the right knee, Shortening of the left leg, Right shoulder recurrent dislocation, Facial scars
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 28, 2023
- Citation
- 23041762
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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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