The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records. The claims will be adjudicated again after the development.
The deciding factor: Additional medical evidence from the Social Security Administration was requested to support the Veteran's disability claims.
- Claimed conditions
- loss of feeling, circulation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 20, 2011
- Citation
- 1123397
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's left foot disorder, including loss of feeling, weakness, hammertoe, and bunions, is considered to have been aggravated by his military service. The Board has resolved all reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.
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