The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar strain and cubital syndrome of the right elbow with history of carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist are being remanded due to inadequate consideration of functional loss, additional range of motion after repetitive use, pain on movement, and interference with sitting, standing, and/or weight bearing. A new VA examination is needed for both conditions.
The deciding factor: The Board found that a new VA examination was necessary to adequately assess the Veteran's current level of severity due to inadequate consideration of functional loss in previous examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar strain, cubital syndrome of the right elbow with history of carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 29, 2014
- Citation
- 1438770
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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
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- Granted
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- Granted
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