The veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for her service-connected left ankle disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.
The deciding factor: The decision is remanded because the veteran has not received adequate notice of the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA) and of her and VA's respective responsibilities as to obtaining evidence. Additionally, further development is needed to ensure compliance with VCAA mandates.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 6, 2004
- Citation
- 0417991
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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
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