The Board has determined that the Veteran's right foot disability, including pes planus and plantar fasciitis, is related to his military service. However, due to inadequate opinions in the record regarding the nature of the pre-existing condition and its aggravation during service, a remand is necessary for further examination and opinion.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was not sufficient evidence to determine whether the Veteran's right foot disability was related to his military service or if it was aggravated by service. The opinions provided were inadequate for rating purposes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Disability, Pes Planus, Plantar Fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 31, 2019
- Citation
- 19182655
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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