The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and x-ray consideration, requiring a new evaluation of the Veteran's left great toe amputation.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner did not consider the April 2016 x-ray report as directed by the Board in its previous decision.
- Claimed conditions
- left great toe amputation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 1, 2024
- Citation
- 24005263
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed all appeals regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection and reopening of service connection due to his death.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his left great toe amputation is being remanded due to the addition of new evidence. The Veteran was previously denied a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to November 26, 2019 and a rating of 20 percent thereafter.
- Granted
The Veteran's left great toe disability was granted a maximum rating of 30 percent, effective September 20, 2006. The right knee and left knee disabilities were remanded for further development. A TDIU was granted beginning October 25, 2007. SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance was granted starting December 8, 2014.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded all service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 claims for further development due to the submission of new evidence.
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