The Board has remanded the claims for carpal tunnel syndrome as it failed to explain its standard for differentiating between mild, moderate, and severe incomplete paralysis and did not adequately explain why the Veteran's symptoms were only sensory when they also acknowledged other symptoms.
The deciding factor: The Board found that additional clarification was needed regarding the criteria used to differentiate between various levels of carpal tunnel syndrome severity.
- Claimed conditions
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 23, 2022
- Citation
- 22030247
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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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