The case is remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current disabilities of the right third finger and left wrist, as well as an evaluation of the severity of the service-connected CAD.
The deciding factor: Further medical evidence is needed to properly evaluate the claims due to the Veteran's credible testimony regarding his symptoms and the need for a more thorough examination.
- Claimed conditions
- Disability of the 3rd metacarpal joint of the right hand, Left wrist disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 27, 2009
- Citation
- 0907460
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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