The Veteran seeks service connection for a left upper extremity disorder, which he attributes to his military service. The case is remanded due to unclear etiology and the need for a supplemental medical opinion.
The deciding factor: The examiner's statements are contradictory as to whether a current left upper extremity disorder actually exists, and they do not fully address the etiology of the symptoms found.
- Claimed conditions
- left upper extremity disorder, sensory neuropathy in the C7 distribution, degenerative changes in left shoulder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 22, 2014
- Citation
- 1432724
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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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