The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service treatment records and an inadequate addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the bilateral foot rash. The Veteran's assertions of feet rash and itching, that began during his service in Vietnam, will be considered.
The deciding factor: The examiner failed to address the nature of the Veteran’s symptoms during service in Vietnam and focused on the Veteran's condition pre-existing his second period of active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral foot rash
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 27, 2020
- Citation
- 20056667
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, nose bleeds, sleep apnea, bilateral foot rash, and a vision condition due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran was exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during service.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his skin disability, service connection for hearing loss, and service connection for a bilateral foot rash have been dismissed as he has withdrawn them.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for further development and clarification of the Veteran's claims, particularly regarding his right knee disability and cervical spine disability.
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