The Board has determined that the Veteran's left hand and right thigh gunshot wound residuals warrant additional evaluations, as there is evidence suggesting an increase in symptoms since his last VA examination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported worsening symptoms at his August 2018 hearing, including increased numbness and inability to move his hand for left hand residuals and loss of balance, feeling in the right thigh, and cramps for right thigh residuals.
- Claimed conditions
- left hand gunshot wound residuals, right thigh gunshot wound residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 21, 2018
- Citation
- 18127690
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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
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- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable prior to July 15, 2021. His employment was full-time and his income exceeded the poverty threshold, thus he could not be considered for a TDIU.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the service-connected conditions did not cause or contribute to the Veteran's death, and thus denied the claims for service connection for the cause of death, eligibility for nonservice-connected death pension benefits, and entitlement to accrued benefits.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development, including consideration of separate ratings for scars and neurological symptoms as residuals of right thigh GSW. The veteran is also advised that he may submit additional evidence in support of his claim.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, dismissed the claim for dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 as moot due to the grant of service connection, and established basic eligibility for dependents' educational assistance under 38 U.S.C.A. Chapter 35.
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