The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of his claim for a compensable rating for pes planus with plantar fasciitis, bilateral.
The deciding factor: The Veteran testified about recent surgery on one foot and pain during use of orthotics. The Board finds this warrants a new VA examination.
- Claimed conditions
- pes planus with plantar fasciitis, bilateral feet injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 22, 2018
- Citation
- 1804007
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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)
The Board remands the claims for a higher rating for pes planus with plantar fasciitis, TDIU, SMC based on housebound status, and DEA prior to September 26, 2012, due to an inadequate VA examination.
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