The Veteran's initial claims for higher ratings for his service-connected right and left lower extremity Achilles tendonitis, as well as gastritis, have been denied. The Board has found that the evidence does not support a finding of moderate or marked limitation in motion for these conditions prior to November 7, 2019, and from November 7, 2019 respectively.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU benefits was also remanded due to insufficient evidence showing his service-connected disabilities preclude him from maintaining substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support a finding of moderate or marked limitation in motion for the Veteran's service-connected right and left lower extremity Achilles tendonitis, as well as gastritis. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms do not warrant higher disability ratings under the applicable rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Lower Extremity Achilles Tendonitis, Left Lower Extremity Achilles Tendonitis, Gastritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 18, 2021
- Citation
- 21030439
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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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