The Veteran's initial rating for right and left lower extremity PVD was denied, with the case being remanded for further examination.,Two issues of service connection for foot disorders were also remanded.
The deciding factor: The claims are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's foot disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- Right lower extremity peripheral vascular disease (PVD), Left lower extremity peripheral vascular disease (PVD), Right foot disorder, Left foot disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 21, 2023
- Citation
- 23017483
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a right foot disorder and a left foot disorder, finding that these conditions are etiologically related to the Veteran's military service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for bilateral lower extremity PVD, finding that the Veteran's current condition did not begin during service and is not related to any in-service injury or event.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has denied service connection for various conditions including an acquired psychiatric disorder, visual impairment, bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, a right elbow disorder, a right foot disorder, and a right lower extremity nerve disability due to the lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.
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