The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected residuals of a fragment wound of the left neck, with an injury to Muscle Group XXII and sensory neuropathy is being remanded due to incomplete examination reports. The RO must obtain additional medical records and schedule the veteran for a comprehensive VA examination by orthopedists and neurologists.
The deciding factor: The claims folder lacks sufficient information regarding the current manifestations and severity of the veteran's service-connected disabilities, necessitating further evaluation and documentation.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a fragment wound of the left neck, injury to Muscle Group XXII, sensory neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 7, 2000
- Citation
- 0009401
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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