The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for residuals of a fractured right wrist due to new evidence submitted since the last final denial. The Veteran's current condition is being evaluated in light of his military service.
The deciding factor: New and material evidence was found, allowing the reopening of the claim for service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a fractured right wrist
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 20, 2009
- Citation
- 0931236
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and development to determine the nature, etiology, and impact of his service-connected conditions on his ability to work.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's residuals of a fractured left wrist, right wrist, orbital wall, sinus wall, and facial scars, all resulting from an in-service motor vehicle accident.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for tinnitus and residuals of a fractured right wrist. However, it is not clear whether these claims will be granted as they are still under consideration.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for his right wrist disability and service connection for a left knee disability, finding that there is no evidence of chronic disabilities in service or within one year post-service. The current symptoms are not shown to be related to service.
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