The veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for tingling and numbness of the chest and arms, which he claims are a result of May 1996 surgery at the Albuquerque VA Medical Center. The claim will be remanded to determine if the symptoms qualify as a qualifying additional disability under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The nature and etiology of the veteran's symptoms are unclear, necessitating further medical examination to determine if they constitute a qualifying additional disability under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
- Claimed conditions
- tingling, numbness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 4, 2004
- Citation
- 0421297
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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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