The Veteran's claims for disability ratings for uterine fibroids, hallux valgus of the left foot, and hallux valgus of the right foot are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a new VA examination.
The deciding factor: The decision is based on the need for updated medical evidence and an evaluation by a clinician to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- uterine fibroids status post myomectomy with residual scar, hallux valgus, left foot, hallux valgus, right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 14, 2019
- Citation
- 19137176
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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
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