The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a left tibia fracture is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion. The examiner will assess whether there was an increase in severity during service, and if so, whether it was due to natural progression.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the May 2016 VA opinion did not address whether there was a non-temporary increase in severity of the Veteran's residuals of left tibia fracture during service.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a left tibia fracture
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 28, 2020
- Citation
- 20036745
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's left knee total arthroplasty has resulted in functional impairment approximating chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion or weakness since January 1, 2014.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to November 13, 2012 has been withdrawn and is therefore dismissed. The Board also did not have jurisdiction to review the remaining issues as they are inextricably intertwined with the TDIU issue.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to a pending appeal under the Modernized Appeal System (AMA). The main issue is whether the Veteran meets the criteria for a Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) prior to November 13, 2012. This decision does not address service connection or exposure basis.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected residuals of a left tibia fracture is granted, with a 30 percent rating effective June 8, 2015.
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