The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a right index finger laceration, including trigger finger and a scar, is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and opinions. The claim was previously denied in August 2016 but reopened based on new evidence.
The deciding factor: Additional development is necessary as there are inconsistencies in the medical records and the Veteran's statements regarding his right index finger laceration during service.
- Claimed conditions
- right index trigger finger, degenerative arthritis of the left hand, scar on right index finger
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 11, 2023
- Citation
- 23028166
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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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