The Board remands the matter for an adequate VA examination to address all symptoms reported by the Veteran, including pain and functional loss during flare-ups.
The deciding factor: The July 2023 examination was found inadequate due to internal inconsistencies and failure to address all reported symptoms, particularly those related to pain and functional loss during flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- left thumb fracture, left thumb scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 26, 2024
- Citation
- 24004058
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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