The Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance was denied because VA treatment records showed that the Veteran was prescribed ankle foot orthosis for post-polio syndrome, not for service-connected conditions. However, his service connection for neurological deficits of the bilateral lower extremities secondary to post polio syndrome has been granted. The Board is remanding the case for further development and adjudication.
The deciding factor: The denial of the Veteran's claim was based on incorrect information as he had already been granted service connection for neurological deficits of the bilateral lower extremities secondary to post-polio syndrome, which could affect his eligibility for a clothing allowance.
- Claimed conditions
- post-polio syndrome, paralysis of the sciatic nerve, degenerative arthritis of the spine
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 12, 2010
- Citation
- 1009379
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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
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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