The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot condition is being remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence.,The Veteran's right foot scar issue remains unresolved, as it was not addressed in this decision.
The deciding factor: New and relevant evidence has been submitted that warrants readjudication of the claim for service connection for a left foot condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Foot Fracture, Tinea Pedis (Blisters)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 11, 2026
- Citation
- A26021998
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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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