The Veteran's left and right ankle disorders have been rated as 10 percent disabling prior to June 12, 2019, and a 20 percent rating has been granted for the right ankle disorder from that date. The bilateral pes planus was initially assigned noncompensable ratings until June 12, 2019, when it was increased to 10 percent.,The Veteran seeks higher ratings for his left and right ankle disorders, as well as an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his bilateral pes planus. The case is being remanded due to the need for further development.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's ankle conditions warrant ratings higher than those currently assigned prior to June 12, 2019, and there are insufficient objective findings to support a rating in excess of 10 percent for his bilateral pes planus.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ankle disorder, Right ankle disorder, Bilateral pes planus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 22, 2020
- Citation
- 20049044
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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: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral pes planus is not service-connected due to a duty-to-assist error, and remands the case for further examination and opinion.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for SMC(o) was denied as he could not receive multiple awards of SMC(l). The right shoulder bicipital tendonitis rating was denied, and the TDIU claim was granted.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus preexisted service and was aggravated by service, warranting a grant of service connection.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's right ankle disorder, finding that it was not shown to be related to his active duty service and did not meet the criteria for secondary service connection due to his left ankle disability.
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