The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a fractured left wrist is being remanded due to the inadequacy of the September 2001 VA examination. The case must be returned for further development, including scheduling the veteran for a pertinent VA examination and considering all submitted evidence.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's report was inadequate as it did not consider the records of prior medical examinations and treatment in order to ascertain the current level of disability.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a fractured left wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 2, 2004
- Citation
- 0429630
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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
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for nonservice-connected disability pension benefits, TDIU, and a compensable rating for multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities due to lack of jurisdiction over the pension claim.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's residuals of a fractured left wrist, right wrist, orbital wall, sinus wall, and facial scars, all resulting from an in-service motor vehicle accident.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for increased special monthly compensation based on the need for a higher level of aid and attendance is denied as he does not meet the criteria for such an increase.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for higher rate of special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1114(r)(2) is remanded due to the need for a VA aid and attendance examination, as well as obtaining all outstanding medical records.
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