The Veteran's left foot and ankle disorder has been granted an initial 20 percent rating, with the appeal being remanded for further development regarding whether a higher evaluation is warranted.
The deciding factor: An initial 20 percent disability rating was granted based on marked limited motion of the ankle. The case is now pending further development to determine if a higher evaluation is warranted.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot and ankle disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 1, 2016
- Citation
- 1621910
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development, including obtaining SSA records and any additional examinations or opinions as needed. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered after these actions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to clarify the etiology of the Veteran's left foot and ankle disorder, specifically addressing his in-service injuries.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate VA opinions regarding functional loss during flare-ups.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional medical inquiry into his claims, including an increased rating for a right foot and ankle disorder and service connection for various lower extremity disorders.
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