The Veteran's bilateral foot disability was granted a rating of 30 percent from April 22, 2015 to November 7, 2017; and of 50 percent from November 8, 2017. The left shoulder disability was denied an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on the severity of the Veteran's bilateral foot and left shoulder disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- plantar fascia fibromatosis, degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the left shoulder with impingement syndrome, lumbar strain/myositis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 5, 2018
- Citation
- 18140810
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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.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for a bilateral foot disability, including arthritis, due to inadequate compliance with previous remand directives and the need for an addendum medical opinion.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and lumbar strain/myositis, prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether a grant of TDIU is warranted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to new evidence being added to his case file.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's preexisting lumbar strain/myositis was aggravated during active service, and thus service connection is granted.
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