The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to schedule him for a VA examination and obtain medical opinions regarding his symptoms and the root cause of his exertional compartment syndrome. The RO will then determine if he should be rated under different diagnostic codes based on the findings.
The deciding factor: The Board needs further clarification on the nature and extent of the Veteran's exertional compartment syndrome (ECS) and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), as well as to differentiate between symptoms attributable to ECS and those associated with CRPS.
- Claimed conditions
- exertional compartment syndrome (ECS), left lower extremity, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 10, 2015
- Citation
- 1538623
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's current right wrist disabilities are related to his service, particularly the MVA in November 1991. The case will be reviewed with an addendum opinion from a clinician.
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