The case is being remanded for further development and examination of the veteran's left ulnar neuritis, including obtaining VA treatment records from June 2005 to the present. The veteran will also be provided a Statement of the Case regarding her tension headaches.
The deciding factor: Further development is needed due to recent medical evidence and the need for an updated evaluation of the veteran's left ulnar neuritis.
- Claimed conditions
- left ulnar neuritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 11, 2007
- Citation
- 0720591
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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.
- Granted
The Veteran's earlier effective date for a 20% rating for left ulnar neuritis is granted.,The Veteran's earlier effective date for service connection at a 20% rating for left biceps limitation of pronation is granted.,The Veteran's earlier effective date for service connection at a noncompensable rating for left biceps limitation of extension is granted.
- Granted
Service connection is granted for left ankle arthritis, right elbow condition, and left elbow condition.,Service connection is granted for left ulnar neuritis. Service connection is denied for left rib condition.,Service connection is granted for lumbar spine condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including an addendum VA examination to address the severity of his left elbow degenerative arthritis and other service-connected disabilities.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his service-connected left ulnar neuritis and TDIU, finding that the evidence did not support an increased rating or a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
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