The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for a scar associated with a gunshot wound, right ankle, and remanded the other issues for further development.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's painful scar on his right ankle met the criteria for a 10 percent rating under the applicable diagnostic codes; however, the Board found that additional evidence was needed to address the other claims.
- Claimed conditions
- scar associated with a gunshot wound, right ankle, hypertension other than under the provisions of the PACT Act, right shoulder disorder, right knee disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 19, 2024
- Citation
- 24033145
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Denied
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- Dismissed
The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus, type II, migraines, left and right knee disorders, and obstructive sleep apnea due to missing military records and inadequate examinations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for right and left knee disorders to obtain a new examination that adequately addresses all pertinent evidence of record.
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