The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral vascular disease of the bilateral lower extremities is being remanded due to a lack of a VA examination and need for an opinion on whether his current condition was caused or aggravated by leg cramps during service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there is insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's currently diagnosed peripheral vascular disease, specifically whether it was caused or aggravated by leg cramps in service.
- Claimed conditions
- peripheral vascular disease of the bilateral lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 9, 2018
- Citation
- 18149305
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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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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the issue of TDIU prior to August 3, 2021 due to a need for further action by the AOJ. The AOJ is instructed to assign ratings and effective dates for peripheral neuropathy and vascular disease before readjudicating the claim.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and the motion for reconsideration remains pending.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's status post amputation of right fifth toe with history of necrosis and remanded the peripheral vascular disease claim.
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