The Board has determined that the VA examinations did not address all left ankle disorders found in the record, including but not limited to intra-articular loose body within tibiotalar joint and minimal degenerative changes. The case is therefore remanded for further examination.
The deciding factor: The September 2020 remand directives were not substantially complied with as the VA examiner did not address all left ankle disorders found in the record, including but not limited to intra-articular loose body within tibiotalar joint and minimal degenerative changes.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain (chronic/recurrent), intra-articular loose body within tibiotalar joint, minimal degenerative changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2021
- Citation
- 21010745
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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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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain and fracture is being remanded due to the need to advise the Veteran of the revised rating criteria for limitation of motion of the ankle under diagnostic code 5271, as well as address evidence of instability.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records and a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's left ankle disorders are related to his active service.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disability, including left knee arthralgia and minimal degenerative changes, is related to service.
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