The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination to assess the Veteran's left ulnar nerve disability. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is also being remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was not about service connection but rather about determining an appropriate disability rating and whether the Veteran should be granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- left ulnar nerve disability, posttraumatic arthritis of the left elbow
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 23, 2018
- Citation
- 18120458
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied as he failed to report for VA examinations scheduled in conjunction with his claims.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for right and left carpal tunnel syndrome, right and left ulnar nerve disabilities, and sleep apnea. The Veteran will be scheduled for VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for his left elbow disability, finding that further development was needed. The appeal is currently remanded to obtain additional evidence and provide another VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal includes claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and Gulf War exposure-related conditions. The Board has remanded the case to schedule a hearing before the Board.
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