The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing. The ratings for left and right foot hallux valgus are under review, as well as the denial of service connection for schizophrenic reaction, paranoid type.
The deciding factor: The Veteran requested a videoconference hearing in lieu of an in-person hearing due to his preference.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot hallux valgus, right foot hallux valgus, schizophrenic reaction, paranoid type
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 4, 2011
- Citation
- 1100189
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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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- Dismissed
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