The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for additional development of records.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners did not consider the Veteran's assertions about his symptoms during service and their progression, nor did they provide an opinion on the current diagnosis of Achilles tendonitis.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral ankle strain, Achilles tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 1, 2021
- Citation
- 21011404
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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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