The Veteran seeks compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for nerve damage of the right foot resulting from VA treatment in May 2002, but the claim is being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding causation.
The deciding factor: Insufficient evidence was provided to determine whether the proximate cause of the Veteran's nerve damage was carelessness or negligence on the part of VA.
- Claimed conditions
- nerve damage of the right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 1, 2011
- Citation
- 1140416
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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)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for nerve damage of the right and left feet due to a lack of VA examination and corresponding nexus opinions addressing each claim on a direct incurrence basis.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's annual VA clothing allowance for the HG80 hinged knee brace is granted. However, his claim for an annual VA clothing allowance due to use of hydrophilic and menthol topical creams is denied.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA and private treatment records, as well as additional medical opinions regarding her claimed right foot, left foot, bilateral ankle, bilateral knee, bilateral hip, low back, joint pain, eye, and psychiatric disorders.
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