The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected disabilities were denied. The RO granted the initial compensable evaluations, but did not address the issues on appeal.
The deciding factor: The VA Regional Office (RO) remanded the case to consider additional evidence and development, but failed to provide a final decision on the merits of the veteran's claims for increased evaluations.
- Claimed conditions
- herniated nucleus pulposus at L4-5, status post resection of the right distal clavicle, open reduction/internal fixation (right shoulder disability), partial superficial radial nerve palsy, right index finger (formerly ulnar neuropathy of the right hand), hemorrhoids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 28, 2004
- Citation
- 0417206
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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