The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete records, specifically the February 2020 x-ray results of his right knee. The VA needs to obtain these records and review them with a clinician who can determine if they affect the accuracy of the August 2020 examination.
The deciding factor: Incomplete medical records from February 2020, specifically the x-rays of the Veteran's right knee, may impact the accuracy of the August 2020 examination results.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a right fibula fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 12, 2021
- Citation
- 21014482
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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
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The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination findings for assessing the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected residuals of a right fibula fracture. The Veteran needs an updated VA examination to determine his current disability level.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination of the Veteran's ankle and lower leg, which is necessary for a proper evaluation of his service-connected residuals of a right fibula fracture.
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