The Board has remanded the case due to concerns about the ameliorative effects of medication and the need for a new VA examination regarding the Veteran's tardive dyskinesia.
The deciding factor: The decision was remanded because the prior rating did not consider the ameliorative effects of the Veteran's medications, and there is evidence suggesting that a higher rating may be possible based on post-service private treatment records indicating that the Veteran's jaw had restricted range of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- tardive dyskinesia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 22, 2023
- Citation
- 23052516
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to address his claims of increased rating for tardive dyskinesia, SMC based on a need for aid and attendance, and TDIU.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for PTSD with tardive dyskinesia and alcohol use disorder prior to June 8, 2020 was dismissed due to the Veteran's death.
- Dismissed
The appeal of the throat disability claim, including tardive dysphagia and/or tardive dyskinesia, is dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for tardive dyskinesia is denied. A separate 10 percent disability rating for slowed speech due to tardive dyskinesia is granted.
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