The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing VA treatment records and requests for additional information from the appellant.
The deciding factor: The decision is based on the lack of medical evidence supporting the Veteran's claim for service connection, specifically a lack of documented right wrist condition during his active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- right wrist calcification, loss of motion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 1, 2020
- Citation
- 20044406
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran's Graves disease and to obtain a proper opinion regarding her right wrist condition. The case will be remanded for these purposes.
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