The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection have been remanded by the Board. The appeals are related to his bilateral foot, gastrointestinal, right wrist, left inguinal, and left ankle disabilities.
The deciding factor: The appeal is currently in a state of pending status due to further development being required.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Plantar Fasciitis","additional_notes":"Bilateral"}, {"condition_name":"Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Dysmotility of the Distal Esophagus","additional_notes":"Bilateral"}, {"condition_name":"Left Hamstring Strain","additional_notes":"Prior to April 23, 2014"}, {"condition_name":"Chronic Left Inguinal Strain","additional_notes":"From November 20, 2015 onwards"}, {"condition_name":"Right Wrist Strain","additional_notes":"Prior to March 26, 2012"}, {"condition_name":"Left Ankle Strain","additional_notes":"Prior to April 23, 2014"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2019
- Citation
- 19145439
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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