The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing at the RO level. The issues of service connection for trench foot, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and inguinal lymphadenopathy with swollen lymph nodes and urinary tract infections are pending.
The deciding factor: The Veteran requested a Board videoconference hearing, which must be scheduled at the RO level as per VA procedures.
- Claimed conditions
- trench foot, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, inguinal lymphadenopathy with swollen lymph nodes and urinary tract infections
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 12, 2012
- Citation
- 1220480
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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
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
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