The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for arthritis of the right hand, including rheumatoid and degenerative arthritis due to insufficient examination findings in the prior decision.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners did not adequately consider the Veteran's complaints of cramping in both hands during her active duty and post-service treatment records indicating wrist pain.
- Claimed conditions
- arthritis of the right hand, including rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative arthritis of the right hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 10, 2021
- Citation
- 21041812
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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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- Denied
The Veteran's right-hand disability and dental condition are denied. The Board has remanded the dental condition for further development.
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