The Veteran's trichotillomania was rated by analogy under Diagnostic Code 9410 for other specified anxiety disorders. The Board found the severity, frequency, and duration of her symptoms more nearly approximated a 10 percent rating.,For the period on appeal from May 22, 2018 onward, the Veteran's trichotillomania was rated by analogy under Diagnostic Code 9410. The Board found the severity, frequency, and duration of her symptoms more nearly approximated a 50 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher ratings as they were less severe than those required for a 30 or 70 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- trichotillomania
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 27, 2023
- Citation
- 23058446
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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