The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA neurological examination to determine the severity of his service-connected neuropathic pain syndrome and whether it meets the criteria for an initial compensable rating. The RO must also ensure compliance with all VCAA notice requirements.
The deciding factor: Further evaluation is needed to determine the specific nerve(s) affected by the Veteran's neuropathic pain syndrome and its impact on employment.
- Claimed conditions
- neuropathic pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 26, 2009
- Citation
- 0940690
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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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