Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right foot disability is currently rated as 10 percent for metatarsalgia and degenerative arthritis with calcaneal spur. The claim for an increased rating remains pending.,Prior to November 20, 2013, the Veteran’s hypertension was not manifested by diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating prior to November 20, 2013.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Right foot metatarsalgia and degenerative arthritis with calcaneal spur"}, {"condition_name":"Hypertension"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2019
- Citation
- 19177374
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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