The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a VA examination to assess the length of his convalescence due to surgery on September 26, 2008, as well as any current residuals of post-surgical skin ulceration in the left foot. The RO/AMC should also consider whether separate ratings are warranted for the Veteran's service-connected left foot disability and associated surgical scars.
The deciding factor: The appeal is remanded to allow for further development of the record, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a VA examination to assess the length of the Veteran's convalescence due to surgery on September 26, 2008, as well as any current residuals of post-surgical skin ulceration in the left foot.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot crush injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 19, 2012
- Citation
- 1236300
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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
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