The Veteran's claim for service connection for microscopic hematuria was previously denied in a final rating decision. The RO found that the evidence did not demonstrate an actually disabling condition. His claim for increased rating of traumatic arthritis of the right wrist remains denied.
The deciding factor: The new and material evidence submitted does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the service connection claim for microscopic hematuria.
- Claimed conditions
- microscopic hematuria, traumatic arthritis of the right wrist
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2014
- Citation
- 1413051
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What this means for you
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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
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for microscopic hematuria due to insufficient evidence and a need for additional development of records.
- Whole decision: Granted
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