The Veteran's case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of his right ankle disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported increased pain in his right ankle due to cold weather and prolonged standing. The most recent VA examination was conducted over two years ago, and there is evidence indicating that his condition has worsened since then.
- Claimed conditions
- traumatic arthritis of the right ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 1, 2010
- Citation
- 1024634
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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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