The Veteran's service connection claims for left and right foot disorders, other than tinea pedis, are being remanded due to the need for a TERA examination to determine if these conditions are related to his active duty service, particularly his exposure to ionizing radiation. The VA examiner must address both total potential exposure and the synergistic effect of all toxic exposure risk activities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's foot disorders may be related to his active service due to exposure to ionizing radiation, but a TERA examination is needed to determine this relationship.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot disorder, right foot disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 26, 2023
- Citation
- 23053488
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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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