The Board has determined that further examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any right elbow, right foot, bilateral knee, or bilateral ankle disorders. The Veteran's service records indicate injuries in service, but a VA examiner will be required to provide an opinion on whether these conditions are related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The Board cannot make a fully informed decision without a medical examination and opinion regarding the etiology of any diagnosed disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Right elbow disorder, Right foot disorder, Bilateral knee disorders (left and right), Bilateral ankle disorders (right and left)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 14, 2018
- Citation
- 18126133
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a right foot disorder and a left foot disorder, finding that these conditions are etiologically related to the Veteran's military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's right elbow disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected disorders, and PTSD is granted. Bilateral hearing loss remains denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's GERD, elbow disorders, shoulder disorders, low back disorder, hip conditions, and knee conditions are being remanded for further examination and opinion to address the etiology of these conditions.
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