The Veteran's pes planus (flat feet) and kidney problem are remanded for further evaluation. The pes planus claim is related to service, while the kidney problem requires a VA examination to determine its etiology due to exposure at Camp Lejeune.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that additional development is required as the May 2021 VA opinion did not adequately address the Veteran's statement of chronicity since onset in service and relied on the absence of foot problems in the service records, which are unavailable for review.
- Claimed conditions
- Pes Planus (Flat Feet), Kidney Problem
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 20, 2024
- Citation
- A24059022
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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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