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Remanded (sent back)

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus, which pre-existed his entry into service and was noted at the time of his enlistment examination, was aggravated during his period of active duty service. The issue of entitlement to service connection for foot disorder, other than bilateral pes planus, is remanded. The issue of entitlement to service connection for an eye disability, to include a disability manifested by defective vision, is also remanded.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus was aggravated during his period of active duty service.

Claimed conditions
bilateral pes planus, claw toe, gastrocnemius equinus, eye disability (manifested by defective vision)
How they argued it
Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
August 18, 2023
Citation
23046075

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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.

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