The Board has remanded the case due to questions regarding secondary service connection for traumatic arthritis of the right wrist, which was previously granted as service-connected navicular fracture. The Veteran needs updated VA treatment records and a VA opinion on whether the arthritis is caused or aggravated by the service-connected condition.
The deciding factor: The claim involves determining if the diagnosed arthritis of the right wrist is caused or aggravated by the service-connected navicular fracture, which requires additional development to obtain updated medical records and an expert opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- traumatic arthritis 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 25, 2017
- Citation
- 1735314
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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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The Veteran's claim for service connection for microscopic hematuria was previously denied in a final rating decision. The RO found that the evidence did not demonstrate an actually disabling condition. His claim for increased rating of traumatic arthritis of the right wrist remains denied.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's appeal involves claims for increased ratings for traumatic arthritis of the right wrist and ankle, as well as a TDIU claim. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical examinations and records.
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