The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for arthritis of both feet, hallux valgus of both feet, bunions of both feet, and left foot hammertoe due to inconsistencies in prior examination reports. The Veteran's current age-related wear-and-tear is questioned, but his in-service findings are also considered.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the September 2014 examiner's opinion was inconsistent with the April 1982 in-service findings and failed to specify which disability he was addressing.
- Claimed conditions
- Arthritis of both feet, Hallux valgus of both feet, Bunions of both feet, Left foot hammertoe
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 13, 2018
- Citation
- 18118321
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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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