The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for right wrist neuropathy, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a permanent increase in severity of the pre-existing right wrist neuropathy during service.
- Claimed conditions
- right wrist neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 30, 2005
- Citation
- 0535180
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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).
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracic outlet syndrome and right wrist neuropathy due to potential aggravation by her service-connected de Quervain’s tenosynovitis.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for right wrist strain with joint pain and decreased range of motion is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records.
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