The Board has decided to remand the case due to inconsistencies in the medical records and need for additional examination. The Veteran's left arm disorder is being reviewed again as it may be related to his military service, including exposure to herbicide agents.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner misstated the record by noting there was no medical record indicating an in-service injury when the Veteran’s STRs contain a notation of treatment for a swollen wrist.
- Claimed conditions
- Left arm disorder, Chronic left wrist sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 4, 2018
- Citation
- 18155672
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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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