The Board has remanded the case for additional development to address the Veteran's claims for service connection of a right middle finger disorder.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner did not specifically assess whether the Veteran has a scar on his right middle finger and if it is consistent with his in-service injury.
- Claimed conditions
- Breathing condition, Left foot disorder, Right middle finger disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 22, 2020
- Citation
- 20062103
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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: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a right foot disorder and a left foot disorder, finding that these conditions are etiologically related to the Veteran's military service.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for right foot disorder and left foot disorder. The Veteran was granted service connection for an acquired psychological disorder to include depression.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral foot disorders and special monthly compensation (SMC) due to a need for aid and attendance or being housebound, as additional evidence is needed.
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