The appeal is remanded for further evidentiary development, including a VA examination to determine if the Veteran has a current left hand disability and whether it is related to his in-service injury.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not conclusively establish that the veteran engaged in combat with the enemy, but supports his report of an in-service injury. A VA examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of any current left hand disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Left hand disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 20, 2009
- Citation
- 0910583
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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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