The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left fifth finger fracture disorder and wrist disorder have been granted. However, the claim for service connection for a wrist disorder remains denied.
The deciding factor: New evidence was submitted to reopen the claims of service connection for a left fifth finger fracture disorder and wrist disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- left fifth finger fracture disorder, wrist disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 27, 2018
- Citation
- 1825473
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA examinations and opinions regarding his wrist disorder, respiratory disorder, and tinnitus.
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