The Veteran's claims for an increased disability rating and TDIU are remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination. The propriety of reducing his service-connected athlete's foot disability rating is also remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board found that a remand was necessary in order for the AOJ to contact the Veteran and resend the Statement of the Case to him regarding the increased disability rating claim. Additionally, a new VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of his bilateral athlete's foot disability.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral athlete's foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 16, 2020
- Citation
- 20040728
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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).
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