The Veteran's left foot lymphedema is not service-connected as it was not caused by an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran's right foot lymphedema and RSD are remanded for further evaluation.
The deciding factor: There is no clear evidence of aggravation of the pre-existing right foot lymphedema during service, and the Veteran's current conditions do not meet the criteria for service connection based on direct or secondary service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot lymphedema, right foot lymphedema, reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 24, 2018
- Citation
- 18137816
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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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