The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for left foot hallux valgus with limitus and arthritis is denied. The Board also found that the Veteran's right foot hallux limitus should be remanded to obtain an addendum opinion regarding its relationship to service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the current evidence, which did not provide sufficient information for a determination of whether the Veteran's right foot hallux limitus is related to his military service or caused by his service-connected bilateral pes planus and other foot conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot hallux valgus with limitus and arthritis, right foot hallux limitus
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 30, 2018
- Citation
- 18145640
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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
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew the appeal for increased initial ratings and earlier effective dates for his service-connected bilateral foot hallux limitus.
- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the claims for service connection and increased rating are inextricably intertwined with each other, as well as with the issue of entitlement to a TDIU. The case is therefore being remanded for further development.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's headaches are at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected traumatic brain injury, and thus grants service connection for this condition.
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