The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for bilateral trigger fingers and musculoskeletal disabilities due to chemotherapy involving Docetaxel, finding that there is no evidence showing VA care caused his additional disability or death.
The deciding factor: The July 2022 VA examiner found the Veteran did not suffer an additional disability as a result of VA medical treatment. The Board also noted inadequate opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's skin rash and musculoskeletal disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral trigger fingers, musculoskeletal disabilities (e.g., degenerative arthritis/intervertebral disc syndrome of the lumbar spine, shoulder impingement)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 23, 2022
- Citation
- 22054383
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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.
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