The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disability, tinea pedis affecting both feet, and pharyngitis. The next step is to schedule VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.
The deciding factor: New and material evidence was found in the form of statements from the Veteran asserting that his current disabilities are related to service, including vigorous training during service for the foot disabilities and jungle rot exposure for the throat disability. The claims have been reopened but further medical examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Foot Disability, Tinea Pedis (Athlete's Foot), Pharyngitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 20, 2017
- Citation
- 1712799
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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
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- Remanded (sent back)
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