The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development due to ambiguity in medical findings regarding the veteran's claimed cold injury residuals.
The deciding factor: There is conflicting evidence regarding the presence (or absence) of dorsalis pedis pulses, which requires further examination and review.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of cold injury to both feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 30, 2007
- Citation
- 0723361
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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
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and an examination to determine the likely etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of cold injury to both feet and right hand is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records, a VA examination, and further development.
- Granted
The Board has determined that service connection for the residuals of a cold injury to both feet is granted, resolving doubt in favor of the appellant. The claimant's exposure to cold water while serving as a sailor swimmer on active duty was consistent with his current diagnosis.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating and earlier effective date for service connection for residuals of cold injury to both feet was granted. The effective date is set at the date of receipt of his application, which predates the denial in October 1998.
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