The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of her service-connected right ankle fracture. The claim will be readjudicated after the examination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran claims that her right ankle disability has worsened since her last VA examination, and thus requires a new examination to assess its current severity.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals, right ankle fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 20, 2015
- Citation
- 1502688
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and bilateral knee disorders, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and a need for further examination. The Veteran's right ankle condition is being reviewed again as part of this process.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to unclear dates of qualifying service and outstanding medical records. The TDIU claim is deferred until the other issues are resolved.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted a certificate of eligibility for specially adapted housing due to his service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's claim for a special home adaptation grant and adaptive equipment are denied.
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