The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment prior to January 30, 2020. The Board has determined that remand is necessary to address this issue.
The deciding factor: Evidence indicates the Veteran was unable to work due to his service-connected conditions prior to January 30, 2020.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle disability, left first metatarsophalangeal joint arthritis (left big toe), lumbar spine degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 22, 2023
- Citation
- 23052797
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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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