The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for his left elbow disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a new examination by a neurologist.
The deciding factor: The case requires further development to ensure all relevant medical evidence has been considered and to address whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause loss of use of his left hand.
- Claimed conditions
- ulnar nerve neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 11, 2013
- Citation
- 1312075
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for ulnar and median nerve neuropathy in both upper extremities due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, including VA treatment records and lay statements. The AOJ is instructed to obtain an addendum opinion from a medical professional regarding whether the Veteran's condition is related to his military service, particularly herbicide exposure.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service connection claim for a lumbar spine disorder is granted. The Board also remanded several other claims, including those for increased ratings and service connection.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has restored the Veteran's 10 percent disability rating for ulnar nerve neuropathy of the right wrist, finding that the reduction was not proper due to continued symptoms and limitations.
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