The Board has remanded the claims for a new examination to provide an etiology opinion regarding the Veteran's left and right arm disabilities, including bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral epicondylitis, and left ulnar neuropathy. The examiner must address whether these conditions are related to her in-service injuries and service-connected cervical spine disability.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the previous medical opinions were inadequate due to their failure to consider the Veteran's lay statements regarding her in-service injuries and the lack of consideration for all of her arm disabilities, including bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- left arm condition, right arm condition
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 15, 2023
- Citation
- 23045276
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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 appeal for service connection on multiple issues related to his neck, arm, and hand conditions is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The claims will be reconsidered after these examinations.
- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death. The claims for service connection have not been decided.
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