The Veteran's claims are being remanded for a video-conference hearing and further development. The first issue is whether new evidence has been received to reopen his claim of service connection for lateral epicondylitis of the left elbow. The second issue is seeking an increased evaluation for dermatitis in both hands.
The deciding factor: The Veteran requested a video conference hearing, which necessitates remanding these claims for such a proceeding.
- Claimed conditions
- lateral epicondylitis of the left elbow, dermatitis, bilateral hands
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 15, 2014
- Citation
- 1402061
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The veteran's claim for service connection for lateral epicondylitis of both elbows has been granted.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for various musculoskeletal conditions, including lateral epicondylitis of the left elbow, left hip iliopsoas and iliotibial tendinopathy, right hip iliopsoas and iliotibial tendinopathy, metatarsalgia of the left foot, chronic ankle sprain with tendinopathy, degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine with foraminal narrowing, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with foraminal narrowing, patellofemoral syndrome of both knees. The conditions are found to be at least as likely as not related to active service.
- Granted
The Veteran's separation from service was due to a service-connected disability, allowing him to qualify for the maximum educational assistance rate under the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for lateral epicondylitis of the left elbow, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether this condition began during active service.
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