The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an ulcer, initial evaluations for bilateral flat feet with plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spurring, evaluations for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and entitlement to a TDIU due to outstanding treatment records and incomplete examinations. The claims are being returned for additional development.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there were insufficient medical records and incomplete examinations to make determinations on the Veteran's claims. Therefore, the claims must be remanded for further development.
- Claimed conditions
- ulcer
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 7, 2019
- Citation
- 19184359
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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