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Remanded (sent back)

The veteran's appeal involves increased evaluations for his service-connected stress fractures of the right and left heels, as well as a compensable evaluation for a 'left leg sprain'. The RO has granted 10 percent disability ratings for these conditions but did not address an earlier effective date. The case is being remanded to correct procedural defects.

The deciding factor: The appeal involves increased evaluations for service-connected disabilities and the need for clarification on the earlier effective date claim.

Claimed conditions
stress fracture of the right heel, stress fracture of the left heel, left leg sprain
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
August 10, 2007
Citation
0724802

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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.

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