The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and an examination of his right foot disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran testified that his service-connected right foot disability has worsened, necessitating a new examination to assess its current severity.
- Claimed conditions
- right talus fracture, first metatarsophalangeal joint degenerative joint disease, right heel injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 26, 2015
- Citation
- 1522135
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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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