The Board has determined that further development of the record is necessary due to the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic disabilities of the left foot and toes. The case is REMANDED for an appropriate VA examination.
The deciding factor: Further development is required as the Veteran contends his current left foot and left great toe problems are related to an injury sustained while on active duty, specifically a jamming of his great left toe into a step during service in July 1986. The Board has determined that obtaining a medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any diagnosed disabilities is necessary.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot, left great toe
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 24, 2009
- Citation
- 0923716
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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).
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