The Veteran's service-connected gunshot wound residuals of the left foot are remanded for further evaluation. Additionally, his claim for TDIU is referred to the RO for appropriate action as it may be related to his service-connected condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examination was inadequate and did not consider the impact of the Veteran's service-connected condition on his ability to work.
- Claimed conditions
- gunshot wound residuals of the left foot, fractured left ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2018
- Citation
- 18151021
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeals for a higher rating for his left foot gunshot wound residuals and TDIU have been remanded due to the receipt of new evidence. The case will be returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for review.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected fractured left ankle was denied by the Board. The current evaluation is 20 percent, effective from September 28, 2001.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board finds that he is entitled to TDIU.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims were denied as his service-connected left ankle disability did not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, and the other issues were also denied.
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