The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for osteoarthritis of the right ankle is remanded due to evidence of worsening symptoms. A new VA examination is required to assess the current severity of this condition.
The deciding factor: Evidence indicates a marked decrease in the Veteran’s range of motion, warranting further evaluation and assessment.
- Claimed conditions
- osteoarthritis of the right ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 6, 2019
- Citation
- 19143427
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.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as remanded certain issues.
- Partly granted
The Board denied higher ratings for the veteran's cervical spine condition but remanded decisions on ankle osteoarthritis, sleep disorder, and TDIU.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to inadequate development, including a need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his rheumatoid arthritis and ankle disabilities. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right ankle disorder, including osteoarthritis of the right ankle, was incurred in or related to service. The evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether this condition began during his military service.
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