The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further action on issues related to his right ankle condition, initial rating for migraines prior to April 13, 2017, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for migraines after that date.
The deciding factor: The Board found the evidence insufficient to grant higher ratings for migraines or service connection for the right ankle condition, but remanded these issues due to the need for further development and consideration.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Plantar Fasciitis, Status Post Left Leg Varicose Vein Stripping, Hypertension, Migraines, Right Ankle Condition
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 8, 2019
- Citation
- 19177473
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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