The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome is caused or aggravated by his service-connected fracture of the right forearm.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner previously determined that the Veteran’s carpal tunnel syndrome is less likely than not caused or aggravated by his status post fracture of the right forearm, but additional evidence suggests a need for further clarification.
- Claimed conditions
- right arm carpal tunnel syndrome, status post fracture of the right forearm
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 9, 2021
- Citation
- 21013220
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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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- Partly granted
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- Partly granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a TBI and OSA were denied. The claim for right arm carpal tunnel syndrome, effective dates for peripheral neuropathy, and reimbursement of medical expenses were remanded.
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