The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous directives, including obtaining VA treatment records and SSA medical records. The Veteran's left elbow arthritis disability is also being reviewed for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The decision was remanded because the RO did not comply with the previous directives issued by the Board.
- Claimed conditions
- left elbow arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 31, 2019
- Citation
- 19182328
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for left elbow arthritis, finding that the Veteran's current condition was caused by an in-service injury.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for multiple arthritic conditions as further development is needed.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for left elbow arthritis, finding a nexus between the in-service injury and the current disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities due to a lack of proper notification and scheduling of VA examinations.
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