This decision grants a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's right ankle disability prior to April 12, 2016. The appeal is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for chronic diarrhea, increased ratings for right knee disability, sebaceous head cyst removal residuals, and restless leg syndrome.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's reported symptoms and medical records showing moderate limitation of motion in his right ankle prior to April 12, 2016.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle degenerative joint disease (DJD), Chronic diarrhea, Cluster headaches, Sebaceous head cyst removal residuals, Restless leg syndrome
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 18, 2018
- Citation
- 18119424
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's chronic diarrhea is rated at a maximum of 30 percent since August 13, 2024.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's service-connected right lower extremity sciatic and femoral nerve radiculopathy with restless leg syndrome is currently rated at 20 percent, effective May 8, 2024. The appeal for higher ratings has been denied.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for restless leg syndrome of both legs and denied his claim for a higher rating for generalized anxiety disorder. The Veteran is now rated at 70% for generalized anxiety disorder, effective from July 11, 2019.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's gastrointestinal conditions, including GERD and chronic diarrhea, are related to his service. After considering all evidence, the Board finds in favor of the Veteran.
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