The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected right wrist fracture with traumatic arthritis and neuropathy of the right upper extremity. His VA medical records should also be updated.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has reported increased symptoms since his last VA examination, including decreased range of motion in his right wrist and numbness in his right hand. These reports warrant a new examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist fracture with traumatic arthritis, Neuropathy of the right upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 9, 2013
- Citation
- 1315315
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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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