The Board has determined that the VA examination report is inadequate for adjudication purposes and remanded the case to obtain an addendum medical opinion.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's rationale was insufficient, as it did not consider the Veteran’s lay statements regarding chronicity of his condition and the August 1993 Report of Medical History indicating possible pre-service foot problems.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral toe disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 9, 2020
- Citation
- 20045731
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 20045731.
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 tinnitus was granted service connection as it is linked to his in-service exposure to hazardous noise.,The Veteran's bilateral toe disability was also granted service connection due to its onset during active duty.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder, toe, low back, and elbow disabilities to schedule new VA examinations as the previous ones were inadequate.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's bilateral toe disability and bilateral foot disability, finding that obesity caused by his service-connected disabilities is a substantial factor in causing these conditions.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral toe and foot disabilities, as well as a left shoulder disability due to potential issues with medical opinions and need for additional evidence.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.