The Board has determined that the Veteran's right wrist tendonitis and right shoulder muscular strain require further examination to determine their current severity. The claims are being remanded for this purpose.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted were not adequate, as they did not include full range of motion testing in both active and passive motions, with weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing conditions, and the examiner was unable to provide information on the impact of flare-ups on the Veteran's range of motion. The Board requires a new examination to address these issues.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist tendonitis, Right shoulder muscular strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 9, 2018
- Citation
- 18140928
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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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