The Board has determined that there was a failure to substantially comply with its remand directives for the issues of entitlement to service connection for left foot and jaw disabilities. As such, these matters are being returned to the RO for further development.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the VA examinations did not adequately address the Veteran's reports of continuity of symptoms related to his in-service injuries and failed to consider all relevant evidence, including private medical opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot disability, jaw disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 19, 2022
- Citation
- 22058737
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
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- Granted
The Veteran's left foot disability and anxiety disorder render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his physical limitations and cognitive impairments, which require assistance from another person.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for multiple disabilities, including neck, back, left foot, left knee, right knee, right foot, and right shoulder disabilities. The Board found insufficient evidence to support presumptive or secondary service connection.
- Granted
The Veteran's jaw disability, manifested by pain, is granted as service connection due to its onset during active duty and the resulting functional impairment.
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