The Board has ordered a new examination to ensure compliance with the November 2021 decision's directive for range-of-motion testing with weightbearing, as well as noting increased pain and functional loss during such motion. The Veteran is seeking higher initial ratings for his right elbow disabilities.
The deciding factor: The previous examinations did not specify the range of motion measurements for weight-bearing testing, which was required by the Board's November 2021 decision.
- Claimed conditions
- right elbow limited flexion, right elbow limited supination
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 18, 2022
- Citation
- 22009804
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent and 20 percent for right elbow limited flexion and supination, respectively, due to an incomplete examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and rating considerations due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.
- Granted
The Veteran's migraine headaches and related disabilities were granted a higher rating from April 13, 2016. A TDIU was also granted for the same period due to her service-connected conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and evaluation due to insufficient medical evidence of current severity of service-connected lumbar spine, right and left elbow disabilities. Additionally, a determination is needed regarding housebound-in-fact and aid and attendance special monthly compensation.
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