The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for right subtalar arthrosis and tarsal tunnel syndrome is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his disability.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner was unable to determine without resort to speculation whether pain, weakness, fatigability or incoordination significantly limited functional ability with repeated use over a period of time because the Veteran was not examined during such conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- right subtalar arthrosis, tarsal tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 14, 2020
- Citation
- 20066707
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a left ankle condition to obtain an addendum opinion addressing the nature and etiology of the Veteran's tarsal tunnel syndrome, or any other possible ankle nerve disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is granted service connection. The Board has ordered a remand for further examination to determine if his tarsal tunnel syndrome or other foot conditions are related to service and/or aggravated by his service-connected bilateral pes planus.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
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