The Veteran's appeal is remanded to separate out the skin condition (porokeratosis) from the orthopedic disabilities for both feet, and to obtain additional private treatment records.
The deciding factor: Separating the porokeratosis skin disability from the orthopedic disabilities for both feet is necessary as per VA regulations and the Veteran's request.
- Claimed conditions
- post-operative bunionette of the left 5th toe, porokeratosis (right foot), left foot arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 12, 2023
- Citation
- 23022157
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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: Dismissed
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