The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for cirrhosis of the liver and status post cholecystectomy, a compensable disability evaluation for surgical scars associated with cirrhosis of the liver and status post cholecystectomy, and a compensable disability evaluation, including whether the reduction from 10 percent to 0 percent effective March 1, 2015, was proper, for service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae.
The deciding factor: The medical opinions provided did not substantially comply with the Board's prior remand directives and were found inadequate due to lack of specific information regarding changes in condition over time and the use of systemic therapy.
- Claimed conditions
- cirrhosis of the liver, status post cholecystectomy, pseudofolliculitis barbae
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 20, 2025
- Citation
- 25006868
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied an initial compensable disability rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae as the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.
- Dismissed
The appeals for service connection for various conditions were dismissed due to the Veteran's death.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, as it is unclear whether the Veteran's claimed conditions are due to any incident of his period of active service.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, left foot swelling/pain, a left ankle condition, and tinnitus.
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