The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's right leg amputation was caused by aggravation of a pre-existing condition during his period of active duty training, and if so, whether it is clearly and unmistakably due to the natural progress of the disability.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the current medical opinions are inadequate and inconsistent with each other, thus requiring further clarification from VA physicians on appropriate expertise.
- Claimed conditions
- amputation of the right leg
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 28, 2022
- Citation
- 22018037
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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
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