The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected fractured right ankle is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.
The deciding factor: The veteran reported using an ankle brace, and there are discrepancies in the documentation regarding the use of devices. A new VA orthopedic examination is required to assess current manifestations of the disability.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of fracture of the right ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2003
- Citation
- 0328711
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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
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development. The issues of service connection for onychomycosis, lymphedema with cellulitis of the lower extremities (secondary to residuals of fracture of the left ankle), and residuals of fracture of the right ankle are being addressed.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted a higher initial rating for the veteran's service-connected right ankle disability, currently rated at 20 percent.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The veteran's claim for service connection for lumbar disc disease is related to his service-connected right ankle fracture.
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