Dismissed
The appeal concerning entitlement to a rating higher than 100 percent for loss of use of both feet prior to September 4, 2013 and special monthly compensation (SMC) at the rate provided under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m) prior to September 4, 2013 was withdrawn by the Veteran's representative.
The deciding factor: The appeal was withdrawn as per the Veteran's request before a final decision could be issued.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 14, 2025
- Citation
- 25006563
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A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot.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
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