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Remanded (sent back)

The Board has decided to remand several claims for further development due to the Veteran's failure to appear for VA examinations. The claims include a rating in excess of 10 percent for left middle finger fracture, service connection for right leg radiculopathy, bilateral fallen arches, post circumcision residuals, left foot pain, right shoulder condition, and left pinky condition.

The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to appear for scheduled VA examinations due to his service-connected adjustment disorder with anxious mood which causes memory problems.

Claimed conditions
left middle finger fracture, right leg radiculopathy, bilateral fallen arches, post circumcision residuals, left foot pain, right shoulder condition, left pinky condition
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating
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Decision date
August 3, 2020
Citation
20051181

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 20051181.

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.

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