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Remanded (sent back)

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development regarding the need for an annual clothing allowance due to needing a splint on his left wrist. The case will be reviewed by the Chief Medical Director or their designee to determine if the splint also treats his service-connected residuals of left elbow epicondylectomy with post-operative scar and pain, and weakness of the left forearm, hand, and wrist.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's need for a splint on his left wrist is being reviewed by medical personnel to determine its impact on his service-connected conditions and clothing allowance eligibility.

Claimed conditions
carpal tunnel syndrome, hemorrhoids, a stomach disorder, a left ankle disorder, a low back disorder, a disorder manifested by upper back pain, bilateral blood clots of the legs
How they argued it
Not specified
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
April 11, 2014
Citation
1416332

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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.

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