The Veteran's right wrist strain is being remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity and manifestations of his service-connected condition. The TDIU issue prior to December 14, 2017 is also being remanded as it could impact the rating decision.
The deciding factor: The evidence suggests an increase in severity since the most recent VA examination, necessitating a new evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- right wrist strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 4, 2019
- Citation
- 19168637
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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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