The Board has determined that VA examinations are needed for the Veteran's right foot, left foot, and back pain claims due to insufficient evidence. The AOJ is instructed to schedule these examinations and obtain updated treatment records.
The deciding factor: Insufficient competent evidence was provided to decide the claim of service connection for right foot, left foot, and back pain.
- Claimed conditions
- Right foot pain, Left foot pain, Back pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 1, 2023
- Citation
- 23006235
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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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