The Board remands the claims for an increased rating for left calcaneal spur and entitlement to a TDIU due to inadequate VA examination reports.
The deciding factor: The October 2023 VA examination report did not address the Veteran's use of pain medication, which must be considered when evaluating musculoskeletal disabilities. Additionally, the Board finds that the issue of TDIU is raised by the record and requires additional development before addressing its merits.
- Claimed conditions
- left calcaneal spur
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25036342
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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