The Veteran's appeal involves claims for service connection and an earlier effective date, as well as retroactive VA compensation benefits. The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed to address the nature and etiology of any current left foot disability other than plantar fasciitis and a disability manifested by chronic fatigue.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims involve complex medical issues requiring clarification regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities, as well as their relationship to service-connected conditions. The Board cannot render a decision without further examination and opinion on these matters.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot disability other than plantar fasciitis, disability manifested by chronic fatigue
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 13, 2018
- Citation
- 1808820
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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 has remanded the case due to insufficient examination findings regarding the Veteran's right foot disability and its relationship to service-connected conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to the need for VA examinations and medical opinions regarding his lower back disability, chronic headache disorder, and fatigue-related symptoms.
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