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Remanded (sent back)

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates and increased ratings have been withdrawn. The Board has also determined that the right hip impairment of thigh and limitation of extension disabilities do not warrant an earlier effective date prior to May 16, 2016.,The Veteran's TBI disability remains rated at 40 percent since August 24, 2017. However, due to a duty-to-assist error in obtaining relevant private treatment records and VA examination, the Board has determined that a new VA examination is necessary.

The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his appeals for earlier effective dates and increased ratings related to his scalp scar disability, right hip impairment of thigh, and limitation of extension disabilities. The Board found no evidence of entitlement prior to May 16, 2016, for these conditions.,The Veteran's TBI disability was rated at 40 percent since August 24, 2017. However, the duty-to-assist error in obtaining relevant private treatment records and VA examination means that a new evaluation is necessary to determine the current severity of his TBI.

Claimed conditions
left side scalp scar, right hip impairment of thigh, right hip limitation of extension
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
December 17, 2024
Citation
A24084306

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