The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any low back, hip, knee, or pes planus disability that might be present.
The deciding factor: The case was previously before the Board in August 2003. The veteran contends that he suffers from these disabilities as a result of Airborne training and parachute jumps performed during military service. However, his service medical records are unavailable, and the Board finds his assertions credible. As such, the veteran should be scheduled for an appropriate VA examination to address his contentions.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus, low back disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 8, 2004
- Citation
- 0418244
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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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