Remanded (sent back)

The appeal for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for bilateral leg amputations is remanded to ensure compliance with previous Board directives.

The deciding factor: The medical opinion did not address the appellant's contentions as directed by the Board, necessitating a further review and addendum opinion.

Claimed conditions: bilateral leg amputations
How they argued it: Not specified
Exposure basis: None
Rating assigned: None in this decision
Decision date: January 26, 2024
Citation: 24004218

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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.

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