The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to determine the nature and etiology of his neurological manifestations affecting his left foot.
The deciding factor: Further evaluation is needed to clarify whether the Veteran's neurological symptoms are related to his service-connected left foot disability or another condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Foot Fracture, Pes Planus (Mild to Moderate), Hammer Toes in Left Foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 8, 2023
- Citation
- 23008389
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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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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Denied
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