The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the Veteran is currently receiving the maximum schedular rating for his bilateral intermetatarsal neuritis, but granted a separate rating of 10 percent for moderate incomplete paralysis of the posterior tibial nerve. The left ankle disability and tinea pedis claims are remanded due to inadequate opinions in the previous VA examinations.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's current condition does not warrant an increased rating as he is already receiving the maximum schedular evaluation for his bilateral intermetatarsal neuritis, but granted a separate rating of 10 percent for moderate incomplete paralysis of the posterior tibial nerve. The left ankle disability and tinea pedis claims are remanded due to inadequate opinions in the previous VA examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral intermetatarsal neuritis, left ankle disability, tinea pedis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 12, 2019
- Citation
- 19128582
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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