The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy and GERD have been granted increased ratings, but the right foot disorder remains unresolved.,The Board has determined that a new examination is needed for the right foot disorder due to potential overlap with other service-connected conditions.
The deciding factor: The July 2015 VA examiner did not provide specific diagnoses or address residual burn scars from an in-service injury, which may be relevant to the Veteran's current symptoms and claims.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy","rating_period":"Prior to July 6, 2015"}, {"condition_name":"Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)","rating_period":"Entire rating period on appeal"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- August 23, 2019
- Citation
- 19165753
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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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