The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates have been remanded due to the need for further examination and review of his case. The Board found that additional evidence was needed before a decision could be made on these issues.
The deciding factor: Further evaluation is required as there are inconsistencies in the current medical records regarding the nature and extent of the Veteran's skin conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Acne vulgaris, Acne scars bilateral cheeks, Acne scars posterior trunk, Contact dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 24, 2024
- Citation
- A24060158
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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
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