The Veteran's left wrist brace caused wear and tear on his clothing in 2012, leading to a grant of a clothing allowance. The claim for a recurring clothing allowance based on the use of a left wrist brace from 2013 is remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's left wrist brace caused wear and tear on his clothing, which was sufficient to meet the eligibility criteria for a clothing allowance.
- Claimed conditions
- left median nerve disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 4, 2021
- Citation
- 21012394
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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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