The Veteran's service-connected onychauxis right hallux and onychomycosis of the right great toe conditions have increased in severity, and a new VA examination is needed to assess their current severity.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported that his condition had increased in severity since filing his claim, and he was willing to report for an additional medical examination if needed.
- Claimed conditions
- onychauxis right hallux, onychomycosis of the right great toe
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 14, 2018
- Citation
- 18126007
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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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- Granted
The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The claims for PTSD, sleep apnea, TBI, right foot disability, left foot disability, onychomycosis of the right great toe, tinea unguium of the left great toe and ingrown toenail of the left hallux, dental disability for compensation purposes, and vitamin D deficiency are denied as not service-connected.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded three issues related to the Veteran's onychauxis and onychomycosis of his right great toe, including initial compensable ratings prior to August 2, 2019, an increased rating from that date, and a separate initial compensable rating for onychomycosis. The case is remanded due to new VA treatment records being associated with the claims file.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for PTSD as secondary to a service-connected anxiety disorder with depression, and denied the remaining claims on appeal.
- Granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of some issues related to his prostate condition and sleep apnea. The decision also includes a determination that he is eligible for special monthly compensation.
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