The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting VA medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the feet is secondary to his service-connected bilateral foot disabilities. The issue of service connection for a low back disability has also been referred to the AOJ.
The deciding factor: Conflicting VA medical opinions about the cause and aggravation of the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy by his service-connected bilateral foot disabilities require clarification.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral foot
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 9, 2020
- Citation
- 20001802
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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