The Veteran's appeal of the denial of a compensable rating for residual scarring and HPV infection has been withdrawn.,The claim for an evaluation greater than 10 percent prior to January 29, 2021, for PTSD is remanded due to insufficient evidence of occupational and social impairment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the compensable rating for residual scarring and HPV infection during a hearing before the Board.,There was insufficient evidence to determine if the Veteran's PTSD caused occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Residual Scarring, HPV Infection, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cervical Spine Disability, Cervical Radiculopathy, Degenerative Disc Disease at C6-7 (Low Back Disability), Right Knee Condition, Intestinal Condition (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Sleep Apnea
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 29, 2023
- Citation
- 23068274
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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.
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