The Veteran's left elbow degenerative joint disease was previously denied an increased rating, and the Board has now remanded for a new examination to assess the current severity of his condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to report for a scheduled examination, but canceled due to good cause. The case is being remanded for a new examination to properly assess the disability.
- Claimed conditions
- left elbow degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 16, 2019
- Citation
- 19129585
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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