The Board has determined that the claim should be remanded to obtain a more complete medical opinion regarding the etiology of the appellant's bilateral foot disorders and whether they are related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The previous VA examination did not provide sufficient information on whether any of the diagnosed foot disorders had their onset during active duty or were related in some manner to the appellant's military service, including a discussion of the assertions made by the appellant concerning the etiology of his then-current foot disorders and disability.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral foot disorders, arthritis of the feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 25, 2012
- Citation
- 1218775
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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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