The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's pes planus (flat feet) is related to his time in service. The Veteran contends that he had flat feet on entry into service and that his time in service made his condition worse.
The deciding factor: VA cannot make a fully-informed decision without an opinion from a VA examiner regarding the relationship between the Veteran's pes planus and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus (claimed as flat feet)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 29, 2018
- Citation
- 18115093
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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
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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