Remanded (sent back)
The appeal for service connection of a left ankle condition is remanded. The VA must schedule an examination to determine the nature and cause of the disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran was not afforded a VA examination regarding his left ankle condition, which is required by law.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25003643
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