The Board dismissed the appeal as to the issue of timeliness of a Notice of Disagreement because the Veteran's April 2, 2024 submission clarified his intent for the January 22, 2021 submission.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the April 2, 2024 submission clarified the review option intended by the January 22, 2021 submission, making it timely and allowing the appeal to proceed as a Notice of Disagreement.
- Claimed conditions
- left and right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathies, scar of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 6, 2024
- Citation
- A24044120
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What this means for you
A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The appeal for a compensable rating for a scar on the lumbar spine was dismissed because the veteran passed away during the appeals process.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his low back and knee conditions, have resulted in the need for regular assistance with activities of daily living. The Board has found that these conditions meet the criteria for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand several claims related to the Veteran's disabilities, including ratings for scars and radiculopathies of the lower extremities. The appeals are being sent back for further action.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to new evidence of worsening symptoms. The Veteran is not entitled to a rating in excess of 10 percent for his lumbar spine disability, a compensable rating for his surgical scar, or a rating in excess of 50 percent for his right hip replacement. Service connection for sleep apnea has been remanded as well.
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