The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty about the nature of the Veteran's upper extremity symptoms and outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a neurologic disability, which he claims includes peripheral neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome. He believes his current symptoms are separate from his previously diagnosed carpal tunnel syndrome.
The deciding factor: The Board found uncertainty about the nature of the Veteran's upper extremity symptoms and outstanding VA treatment records that need to be obtained before a determination can be made regarding service connection for a neurologic disability, including peripheral neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- neurologic disability of the upper extremities (claimed as peripheral neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2019
- Citation
- 19181691
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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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