The Veteran's claims for initial compensable disability ratings for osteoarthritis right tarsal and residuals of hemorrhoidectomy are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of private treatment records.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner did not thoroughly review the claims file, particularly regarding diagnostic testing and the Veteran’s history of laser treatments. The Veteran also provided conflicting statements about her examination, indicating a need for further clarification and evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- osteoarthritis right tarsal, residuals of hemorrhoidectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 11, 2019
- Citation
- 19103034
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
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