The Veteran's initial ratings for right and left lower extremity PAD are granted at a 60 percent level, but no higher. The case is remanded to provide the Veteran with an aid and attendance examination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has persistent coldness of the extremities and claudication on walking less than 25 yards without ischemic limb pain or ulcers, meeting the criteria for a 60 percent rating under DC 7114. The case is remanded to provide an aid and attendance examination.
- Claimed conditions
- right lower extremity PAD, left lower extremity PAD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- July 11, 2019
- Citation
- 19153467
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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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