The Board remands the claims for a new VA examination to address the Veteran's right tibia stress fracture and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, as well as an initial determination on entitlement to TDIU.
The deciding factor: The Board found that additional development is needed due to unaddressed issues regarding the Veteran's pain and functional loss in his right leg, and whether he is entitled to a TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals, stress fracture, right tibia, Bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2024
- Citation
- 24032302
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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- Remanded (sent back)
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