The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current foot disability other than plantar fasciitis, including whether it was caused by service. The Veteran missed a scheduled VA examination due to illness.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not appear for the scheduled VA examination, which is required for proper adjudication of his claim.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral flat foot, bilateral hammer toes, bilateral hallux valgus (bunions), bilateral calcaneal spurs
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 24, 2017
- Citation
- 1713351
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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
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims of entitlement to a compensable rating for pansinusitis and service connection for bilateral flat foot are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions in the prior decision.
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