Citation Nr: 18102012
Decision Date: 05/15/18	Archive Date: 05/11/18

DOCKET NO. 13-34 524
DATE:	May 15, 2018
REMANDED ISSUE
Entitlement to a higher initial rating for a left foot disability, in excess of 20 percent prior to May 30, 2012; and in excess of 30 percent from December 1, 2012, is remanded.
At a May 2017 VA medical examination, the Veteran identified relevant outstanding private treatment records.  Specifically, the Veteran indicated that he was receiving current treatment from Dr. Fishman for his left foot disability.  The record of evidence contains treatment records signed by Dr. Fishman; however, notations on those records indicate that they were printed in March 2016 and are dated prior to that time.  These records, as well as any outstanding VA treatment records, should be secured on remand.
The matter is REMANDED for the following action:
1. Obtain all updated VA treatment records.
2. With any necessary assistance from the Veteran, obtain all outstanding records from Dr. Fishman, to include those dated since March 2016.
 
S. BUSH
Veterans Law Judge
Board of Veterans’ Appeals
ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD	T. M. Gillett, Counsel