The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his scar, right foot, residuals of bunionectomy is being remanded due to the need to consider new evidence and review previous examinations.
The deciding factor: New relevant VA treatment records have been associated with the file after the issuance of the January 2017 Statement of the Case.
- Claimed conditions
- scar, right foot, bunionectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 29, 2019
- Citation
- 19167429
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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