The Board remands the matter for a new examination that complies with Correia and for a medical opinion addressing the likely etiology of the Veteran's condition.
The deciding factor: The previous examination did not comply with Correia, and no medical opinion was rendered regarding the Veteran's bilateral hand numbness and pain.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hand pain and numbness
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 12, 2021
- Citation
- 21062895
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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