The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim for service connection for right foot pes planus. The claims of increased ratings for left knee patellofemoral pain (based on instability and limitation of extension), right knee patellofemoral pain (based on limitation of flexion and limitation of extension), and left foot pes planus are withdrawn. Service connection for a right foot disability (other than pes planus) and service connection for a low back disability with bilateral lower extremity sciatica are remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim for service connection for right foot disabilities, other than pes planus, and his low back disability with bilateral lower extremity sciatica were not supported by new and material evidence to reopen the claims. The claims of increased ratings for left knee patellofemoral pain (based on instability and limitation of extension), right knee patellofemoral pain (based on limitation of flexion and limitation of extension), and left foot pes planus have been withdrawn.
- Claimed conditions
- Right foot pes planus, Arthritis (right foot), Hammertoes (right foot), Calluses (right foot)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 24, 2023
- Citation
- 23047110
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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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