The Board has determined that the claims for higher ratings for various scars and skin disabilities, as well as TDIU, require additional development due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran's assertions of pain and need for specialized examination have been acknowledged.
The deciding factor: The initial compensable rating, initial rating in excess of 30 percent, and initial compensable rating claims are remanded because the VA examinations did not adequately address the Veteran's symptoms and needs, including pain and the complexity of his disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- right upper extremity scar, left upper extremity scar, forehead scar, bilateral upper extremity skin disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 23, 2024
- Citation
- A24040147
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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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