The Veteran's left upper extremity CVA residuals are rated as a minimum 20 percent disabling, and the left lower extremity CVA residuals are currently rated at 10 percent. The appeal is remanded for further evaluation of several issues.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support higher ratings based on current symptomatology or additional disabilities found during the appellate period.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Upper Extremity Weakness with Reduced Hand Dexterity/Coordination, Left Lower Extremity Weakness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 10, 2021
- Citation
- 21007806
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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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