The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various knee and shoulder disorders, as well as a right foot disorder. The Veteran's medical records from his federal employment are to be obtained, and he is to undergo an examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed right foot disorder.
The deciding factor: The Board found that additional evidence was needed to fully evaluate the claims, including obtaining the Veteran's federal employment records and providing a VA examination for his right foot disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee disorder, right knee disorder, cervical spine disorder, left shoulder disorder, right foot disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 29, 2023
- Citation
- A23033729
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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
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