The Veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. §1151 for left foot disability resulting from a surgical procedure in August 2004 at the VA Medical Center. The Board has determined that additional development and an opinion are needed to address whether the current musculoskeletal impairment of the left foot constitutes additional disability incurred as a result of the surgery.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current musculoskeletal impairment does not constitute additional disability incurred as a result of the August 2004 endoscopic plantar fasciotomy, and the proximate cause is not attributable to VA carelessness or negligence.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot nerve damage, musculoskeletal impairment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 7, 2017
- Citation
- 1720450
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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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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to a need for updated medical examinations and consideration of additional evidence.
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