Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the matter for an addendum medical opinion to address the Veteran's May 2017 statement and July 2018 buddy statement regarding the failure to secure an MRI, which is alleged to have caused additional disability.
The deciding factor: The previous opinion was found inadequate as it did not fully address the directives provided in the March 2023 remand.
- Claimed conditions
- right bicep tendon tear
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 3, 2024
- Citation
- 24000460
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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