The veteran seeks compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a right below-the-knee amputation, which he contends is the result of VA surgical treatment in 1985. The case must be remanded to ensure compliance with VCAA and additional development.
The deciding factor: The claim requires further development due to failure to comply with previous Board orders and consideration of newly submitted evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Right below-the-knee amputation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 20, 2007
- Citation
- 0708249
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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
Related decisions
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- Granted
The Veteran's right below-the-knee amputation is rated at 40 percent, and his chronic kidney disease is rated at 80 percent from May 31, 2018.,Prior to May 31, 2018, the Veteran's chronic kidney disease was rated at 60 percent.,The Veteran has been granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities and unemployability.,Entitlement to a higher disability rating for right below-the-knee amputation is denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his right below-the-knee amputation and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left foot, render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his physical limitations.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection for coronary artery disease due to herbicide agent exposure is granted. The right below-the-knee amputation claim is remanded as it may be related to the service-connected coronary artery disease.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including verification of the Veteran's periods of active duty and inactive duty training. The claim will be reconsidered after this additional development.
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