The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the current diagnoses of the Veteran's bilateral foot disorders and whether they are related to service. The low back disorder issue is inextricably intertwined with the bilateral flat feet issue, so it must also be remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lay testimony supports an event or injury in service and a possible association between his current disabilities and service. A VA examination is needed to determine if any foot disorders are related to service and whether they have resolved prior to the filing of the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral flat feet (pes planus), low back disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 19, 2013
- Citation
- 1326260
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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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