The Veteran's appeal was remanded for further examination and analysis regarding his service connection claim for sleep apnea, as well as increased rating claims for hammer toe deformities of the right foot and left foot, and crush injury of the left third toe with ecchymosis and hammertoe deformity. The decision on these issues is pending.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's previously service-connected disabilities may have contributed to his obesity, which in turn could be a substantial factor in developing sleep apnea.
- Claimed conditions
- Hammer toe deformities of the third and fourth digits of the right foot, Second toe hammer toe deformity of the left foot, Crush injury of the left third toe with ecchymosis and hammertoe deformity
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 18, 2021
- Citation
- A21018475
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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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