Remanded (sent back)
The appeal for an increased evaluation of the veteran's right ankle disability was remanded. The Board ordered updated X-rays to assess the condition's progression.
The deciding factor: The examiner should have obtained updated X-rays to determine if the Veteran has developed arthritis or if the condition has otherwise progressed beyond what was shown 20 years ago.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2025
- Citation
- 25000921
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