The Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical radiculopathy, claimed as neck pain and left hand numbness is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and retrieval of relevant medical records.
The deciding factor: The case requires further examination and review of the claims file to determine if there is a relationship between the Veteran's current conditions and his service.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical radiculopathy, neck pain, left hand numbness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 19, 2010
- Citation
- 1002722
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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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