The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a retrospective examination to assess functional impairment of the Veteran's left ankle disability from October 28, 2010 to December 13, 2021. The Veteran seeks an initial rating in excess of 10 percent prior to December 13, 2021.
The deciding factor: The Board found that a retrospective examination is necessary due to the lack of information regarding functional impairment during flare-ups and repetitive use over time.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 22, 2023
- Citation
- 23062155
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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