The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient VA opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right wrist disability. The Veteran is seeking service connection for his right wrist condition, which he claims was caused by repetitive use during military service and overuse as compensation for a pre-existing left wrist disability.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the previous VA opinions were inadequate and did not consider all relevant evidence, including the Veteran's lay assertions about his in-service duties and post-service symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, right wrist sprain, right wrist arthritis, nodules on right wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 24, 2023
- Citation
- 23018548
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the addition of new evidence. The Veteran is also asked to complete a TDIU claim form, and his bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and face numbness need to be evaluated.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection with a 10% disability rating effective August 8, 2023. Service connection for right hand and thumb disabilities as well as right wrist sprain were also granted. However, the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss did not meet VA criteria for compensation.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded all issues for further development, including verification of the Veteran's service dates and consideration of any newly identified periods of service.
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