The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected gouty arthritis of the right great toe, left foot, and right knee is remanded due to new evidence not previously considered.
The deciding factor: New VA examination and treatment records were received after the most recent SSOC was issued, which should be reviewed by the AOJ.
- Claimed conditions
- gouty arthritis of the right great toe, gouty arthritis of the left foot, gouty arthritis of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 6, 2018
- Citation
- 18132202
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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.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings for gouty arthritis of the left foot and right foot.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for gouty arthritis of the right great toe and left ankle, as well as initial compensation for kidney stones, have been dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to proceed with these matters.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his inability to perform daily activities such as feeding, dressing, bathing, and attending to personal hygiene needs. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's ratings for right knee limited extension and instability were reduced, but the Board found that these reductions were not supported by adequate evidence. The Veteran is entitled to restoration of his original ratings.
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