The Board has dismissed the issue of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for left foot hallux rigidus. The remaining issues have been remanded, including service connection for bilateral hand, ankle, hip, and right foot disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the initial compensable rating for left foot hallux rigidus prior to the Board's decision.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot hallux rigidus, status post left great toe distal phalanx fracture with degenerative arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 2, 2022
- Citation
- A22022200
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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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