The veteran claims that his cerebrovascular accident (stroke) was caused by a VA carpal tunnel surgery, and he is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151. The Board has ordered further examination to determine the nature and extent of any residuals from the stroke.
The deciding factor: The veteran's cerebrovascular accident (stroke) may be related to carelessness or negligence on the part of VA in providing hospital care, medical or surgical treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- numbness of the right hand, numbness of the right foot, numbness of the side of the face, slurred speech
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 6, 2006
- Citation
- 0616433
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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).
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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