The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development of evidence, specifically the need for VA orthopedic, neurological, and muscle injuries examinations by appropriately qualified medical doctors.
The deciding factor: The RO did not substantially comply with the May 2022 remand instructions regarding scheduling of VA examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals, arthrotomy first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) right foot with joint debridement for hallux limitus with DJD first MTPJ, right great toe fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 18, 2022
- Citation
- 22069887
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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.
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