The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected left ankle, left knee, and contact dermatitis disabilities due to additional development being needed.
The deciding factor: The decision is based on the need for further examination and review of records to ensure proper evaluation of the Veteran's conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- status post, fracture, left ankle, with retained screws, left knee flexion, degenerative joint disease (DJD), left knee, status post fibula fracture, contact dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 25, 2023
- Citation
- 23040581
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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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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed all appeals related to the veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, effective dates, and TDIU. The veteran withdrew his appeals in November 2025.
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