The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected left foot fracture and whether his reported left leg and foot numbness are at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by this condition. The issue of service connection for left leg and foot numbness secondary to the service-connected left foot fracture will also be addressed.
The deciding factor: The Joint Motion requires a remand for an additional VA examination to determine whether the Veteran's reported left leg and foot numbness is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by his service-connected left foot fracture, including distinguishing between symptoms due to the service-connected condition and those due to his service-connected left sciatic radiculopathy.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 13, 2015
- Citation
- 1529929
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of any current left foot disability, including a fracture and calcaneal spur. The Veteran's claim for service connection is being reviewed again.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Veteran's left foot disability is rated at 20 percent, effective February 15, 2020. The Veteran's lumbosacral strain remains at a 10 percent rating. The Veteran's PTSD claim has been remanded for further review.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the left foot fracture claim, and the Board has dismissed it.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for a right ankle strain, acne with scars, left foot fracture, right knee tendinopathy, left knee strain, and tinnitus as the first communication from the Veteran to VA evidencing his intent to file claims for these conditions was received on December 5, 2023.
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