The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new comprehensive VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected residuals of a gunshot wound to the right upper arm, including any associated vascular disability. The claim will be re-adjudicated following this development.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has alleged that the most recent VA examination is not representative of his current level of disability and requested a new comprehensive musculoskeletal and vascular examination.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a gunshot wound to the right upper arm
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 20, 2015
- Citation
- 1511892
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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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- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's claim for an increased rating of his service-connected residuals of a gunshot wound to the right upper arm is being remanded due to incomplete notification and development under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA).
- Denied
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- Denied
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