The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right wrist synovitis and fractures of the 2nd metacarpal of the right hand are being remanded due to inadequate medical examination in the previous rating decision.
The deciding factor: The VA examination provided was not adequate as it did not accurately test the Veteran's range of motion, particularly regarding his index finger. The examiner found that every finger had a normal range of motion except for one, which is inconsistent with the Veteran's testimony at the Board hearing.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist synovitis, Fracture of the 2nd metacarpal of the right hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 15, 2021
- Citation
- A21020019
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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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