The Board reopened the claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder, essential tremors of the left hand, right carpal tunnel syndrome, and left carpal tunnel syndrome due to new and material evidence. The claims are remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: New and material evidence was found that related to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claims, thus reopening them. However, additional medical opinions are needed to determine the etiology of the disorders in question.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine disorder, Essential tremors of the left hand, Right carpal tunnel syndrome, Left carpal tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 4, 2022
- Citation
- 22000200
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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