The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records, including from the Iowa City VAMC and SSA records. Additionally, new examinations are needed for his left wrist disability and scars.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that the Veteran’s VA treatment records have not been updated since September 2017 and that updated SSA records must be obtained as well as new examinations for his left wrist disability and scars due to their age and inconsistencies in previous evaluations.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the left wrist, Left eyebrow laceration scar, Painful scars prior to March 4, 2013, Painful scars from March 4, 2013, Linear scars, Lumbar spine disability (left hip), Left knee disability, Bilateral hearing loss disability, Dental disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19147333
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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