The Board remands the claim for a more adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral foot disability, as previous opinions did not adequately consider the Veteran's lay statements and testimony.
The deciding factor: The examiner failed to comply with the Board's remand directives by not considering and discussing the Veteran's lay statements and testimony regarding his bilateral foot disability.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral foot disability (flat feet)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 28, 2025
- Citation
- 25007212
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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