The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected left upper extremity neurological disability is being remanded due to the passage of time since his last VA examination and the indication of worsening symptoms.
The deciding factor: The Board found that more than seven years had passed since the most recent VA examination, which was deemed insufficient to assess the current severity of the Veteran's condition.
- Claimed conditions
- left upper extremity neurological disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 30, 2018
- Citation
- 18122362
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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
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and left upper extremity neurological disability due to insufficient evidence.
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