The Veteran's bilateral pes planus/bilateral plantar fasciitis, fracture left calcaneus status post repair with hardware and scar, left sural neuropathy, and chondromalacia patella, left knee have been remanded for further evaluation due to the possibility of increased symptoms since his last VA examinations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran testified that he believed his symptoms had increased since his last VA examinations, which were in December 2015. The Board finds that a current examination is required to determine the extent of impairment associated with his disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus/bilateral plantar fasciitis, fracture left calcaneus status post repair with hardware and scar, left sural neuropathy, chondromalacia patella, left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 6, 2019
- Citation
- 19191731
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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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