The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection, increased ratings, and SMC at the housebound rate require additional development due to failure to report for VA examinations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to report for scheduled VA examinations related to his service-connected right forearm disabilities and peripheral nerve condition. The examinations were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Veteran's concerns/risks associated with it.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral nerve condition of the right upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 2, 2021
- Citation
- 21011527
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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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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The appeal is granted as his PTSD is now considered service-connected.
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