Entitlement to service connection for varicose veins as secondary to service-connected right ankle is remanded.

Board reasoning

The Board notes that remand is necessary to obtain an adequate VA opinion addressing whether stress from the right ankle, prolonged sitting or standing due to the right ankle, or the original right ankle surgery could have caused or aggravated the veteran's varicose veins, and to ensure compliance with prior remand instructions. The opinion must address all remand directives and provide a rationale. The matter is remanded for further development and medical opinions.