The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected residuals of a fracture of the left foot was remanded to ensure compliance with previous Board instructions.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner failed to provide the required opinion on the severity of the veteran's disability, necessitating another examination and review by the Board.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a fracture of the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 4, 2006
- Citation
- 0600127
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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).
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The Veteran's appeals for a compensable rating for shell fragment wound scars of the left buttock and left thigh, and service connection for residuals of a fracture of the left foot have been dismissed as his appeal has been withdrawn.
- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee and low back disabilities, as well as his attempt to reopen a claim for residuals of a fracture of the left foot. The decision did not address any specific rating or effective date.
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