The veteran's claim for an increased rating for service-connected left ankle fracture residuals is ongoing and has not been granted in full. The case is being remanded to schedule the veteran for a personal hearing at the RO.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that the veteran's claim for an increased rating has not been fully granted, as she has continuously pursued this issue through notice of disagreement and substantive appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle fracture residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 9, 2008
- Citation
- 0815304
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his left ankle disability, as the evidence did not support a higher rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the claim for service connection of left ankle fracture residuals because VA did not obtain an adequate medical opinion. The Veteran will get a new VA examination.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.
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