The Board has ordered an additional VA examination to determine the extent of neurological impairment associated with the Veteran's service-connected right clavicle fracture, including thoracic outlet syndrome.
The deciding factor: The remand is required due to the need for further evaluation and testing to assess the severity of any associated neurological impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right clavicle fracture, Thoracic outlet syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 2, 2012
- Citation
- 1234314
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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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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's thoracic outlet syndrome is rated at 40 percent effective June 9, 2023. The condition has more nearly approximated moderately severe incomplete paralysis.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's thoracic outlet syndrome with intermittent bilateral upper extremity numbness is granted as service connected. The Veteran's cervical spine disability is remanded for further development.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran was granted a TDIU from January 1, 2021 onward due to his service-connected disabilities. However, the TDIU claim for the period March 19, 2012 to November 24, 2019 is denied as he had substantially gainful employment during this time.
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