The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for hallux rigidus, left foot disability is being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and a VA examination.
The deciding factor: Additional development is needed as there may have been a worsening of the Veteran's service-connected left foot hallux rigidus since his last evaluation by VA in September 2014.
- Claimed conditions
- hallux rigidus, left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 27, 2018
- Citation
- 1825691
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for hallux rigidus in both feet, as they were not properly addressed due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the claims for service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), hallux rigidus of the right foot, and hallux rigidus of the left foot due to lack of new and relevant evidence.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for hallux rigidus in both feet, finding no evidence linking the condition to service.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for the left foot condition and dismissed the appeal as to TDIU prior to August 7, 2017 due to lack of evidence showing the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.
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