The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right wrist/hand disability, specifically carpal tunnel syndrome. The Veteran is required to undergo an EMG study and a comprehensive VA examination to determine if he has any current condition related to his service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was not enough objective evidence to determine the etiology of the Veteran's right wrist/hand disability, specifically carpal tunnel syndrome. The Veteran is required to undergo an EMG study and a comprehensive VA examination to provide this information.
- Claimed conditions
- right wrist/hand disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 15, 2019
- Citation
- 19186293
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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