The veteran is seeking an increased evaluation for his service-connected de Quervain's syndrome of the left upper extremity. The RO has denied this claim, and a new examination is required to assess the current severity of the condition.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the need for a new examination due to the veteran indicating that his service-connected de Quervain's syndrome had worsened since his last VA examination in January 2002.
- Claimed conditions
- de Quervain's syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 3, 2005
- Citation
- 0506071
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right wrist disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted. The Veteran's left foot disability was remanded for additional development due to concerns about involvement of the peroneal nerve.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for left hand carpal tunnel and de Quervain's syndrome, as well as migraines. The conditions were found to be related to the Veteran's active duty service.
- Granted
The Veteran's right and left upper extremity disabilities, including de Quervain's syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome with interosseous nerve neurectomies, are rated at 50 percent for the entire period on appeal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous directives and the need for a new opinion regarding the Veteran's right wrist disability.
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