The Board finds that the appellant's current right hand disability is service-connected as residuals of a fractured right hand, given the recorded boxing injuries during service and continuity of symptomatology.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence was in equipoise regarding the continuity of symptomatology for the appellant's current right hand disability, leading to the conclusion that service connection should be granted.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a fractured right hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 10, 2001
- Citation
- 0120496
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that the previous VA examinations were inadequate and requires a new opinion to determine if the Veteran's current right-hand disorder is related to his active duty service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has ordered a new medical opinion to address the Veteran's claims regarding his right hand disorder, which was previously remanded. The examiner must provide an opinion on whether any diagnosed right hand disorder is related to service and if it clearly and unmistakably pre-existed service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's right hand condition and his military service. The claim will be returned for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a new medical examination.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to address whether the Veteran's right hand condition clearly and unmistakably preexisted service or is otherwise etiologically related to service.
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