The Board has remanded the cases for issuance of a SOC addressing the issues of effective dates prior to August 19, 2016 for the grant of service connection for breast mass, right groin muscle strain, and right ankle disorder. The remaining issues are also remanded for readjudication.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the proper issues on appeal were those included in the Veteran's VA Form 9 and associated statement, despite her concurrent submission of an appeal satisfaction notice and a statement continuing arguments for other issues. Effective dates prior to August 19, 2016 are remanded as they were not properly appealed.
- Claimed conditions
- breast mass, right groin muscle strain, right ankle strain with calcaneal spurring
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 18, 2023
- Citation
- 23056764
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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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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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- Dismissed
The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death, as an appellant's claim does not survive their death.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are denied. The Board has remanded several of the issues due to insufficient evidence or conflicting medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeals for initial compensable ratings and service connection have been withdrawn. The Board has also remanded several issues related to lumbar spine disorders, including radiculopathy of the lower extremities.
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