Remanded (sent back)
The appeal for service connection and increased ratings for back disability and bilateral pes planus is remanded due to incomplete or inadequate medical examinations.
The deciding factor: Incomplete examination reports did not address the relevant evidence of record, including lay statements and VA treatment records, and required further clarification on the etiology and severity of the disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Back Disability, Bilateral Pes Planus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 19, 2025
- Citation
- 25003772
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