The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, right shoulder disability, and right elbow disability due to the need for additional development. Specifically, a new VA examination is required to assess the current level of severity of the service-connected right wrist condition and whether any right shoulder or right elbow disabilities are secondary to the service-connected right wrist disability.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's claims require further evaluation due to the need for updated medical records, a new VA examination to determine the current level of severity of his service-connected right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, and aggravation opinions regarding any right shoulder or right elbow disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, right shoulder disability, right elbow disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 25, 2018
- Citation
- 18138440
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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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