The Veteran seeks compensation for carpal tunnel syndrome of his left hand, claimed as secondary to residuals of a left elbow contusion. The RO denied the claim in October 2008 and has ordered remand due to additional development needed.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner did not provide an opinion on whether the Veteran's current left upper extremity disorder is proximately due to, or the result of, the residuals of a left elbow contusion with a small loose body and degenerative joint disease. Additionally, no opinion was provided regarding whether any current left upper extremity disorder is permanently aggravated by the residuals of a left elbow contusion.
- Claimed conditions
- carpal tunnel syndrome of the left hand
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 16, 2013
- Citation
- 1312525
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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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