The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and treatment records.
The deciding factor: The current VA examinations were conducted over four years ago, and the Veteran has provided testimony indicating that his conditions have worsened. Additionally, there is a lack of recent medical records from relevant facilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Thumb Fracture, Right Wrist Fracture, Genital Warts with Circumcision
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 18, 2018
- Citation
- 1803237
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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: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
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