The Board previously denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of frostbite of the feet and right hand, but remanded it due to a defective VA examination. The case is now being returned to the RO for further action.
The deciding factor: The previous decision was based on an inadequate VA examination that did not review the veteran's service medical records or X-rays of his extremities.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of frostbite of the feet, residuals of frostbite of the right hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 19, 2007
- Citation
- 0739982
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected frostbite residuals of the hands and feet are being remanded for further evaluation as his symptoms have worsened since the last examination.
- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including heart disorder, kidney transplant and residuals thereof, neck artery disability, leg bypass surgery and residuals thereof, left leg to right leg artery transplant and residuals thereof, and frostbite of hands and feet. The Veteran's service records are unavailable due to a fire, but VA must assist in the development of his claim.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Veteran's claim for residuals of frostbite of the feet was denied, but reopened due to new and material evidence. The gastrointestinal disability including constipation with hemorrhoids is now granted.,The Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depression) were both reopened and granted.
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