The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected right leg fracture is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of the case.
The deciding factor: The current evidence is inadequate for rendering a fully informed decision, necessitating further examination and development.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the right leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 10, 2007
- Citation
- 0724852
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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
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