The Veteran is seeking service connection for a neurological disorder of his bilateral upper extremities due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The case is REMANDED for the following actions: obtain all of the Veteran's outstanding treatment records; schedule the Veteran for a VA examination for his neurological disorder of the bilateral upper extremities by an appropriately qualified examiner.
The deciding factor: The objective findings showed evidence of pain and numbness in the bilateral upper extremities, but a complete sensory examination was not conducted. The Board finds that this VA examination is inadequate for purposes of determining whether or not the Veteran has peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities.
- Claimed conditions
- neurological disorder of the bilateral upper extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 11, 2018
- Citation
- 1821197
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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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