The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for his service-connected right fibula fracture is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional development of his claims file.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that a remand is required in order to afford the Veteran a contemporaneous VA examination so as to determine the current nature and severity of his right leg disability in accordance with Correia v. McDonald, 28 Vet. App. 158 (2016).
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of right fibula fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 25, 2017
- Citation
- 1713448
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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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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right fibula fracture and left hand disability are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination.
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