The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for a Travel Board hearing and additional development. The issues include rating for fracture, right fifth metacarpal; TDIU; service connection for left hand disability; service connection for right hand disability; and special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The Veteran requested a Travel Board hearing and has not withdrawn the request. Therefore, the case is being remanded to schedule the Veteran for such a hearing at the RO.
- Claimed conditions
- numbness, cramping
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 3, 2011
- Citation
- 1117096
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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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