Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for separate ratings for incomplete paralysis of the radial and ulnar nerves due to deficiencies in the previous VA opinions.
The deciding factor: Deficiencies in the previous VA opinions necessitate new opinions to ensure compliance with the terms of the remand.
- Claimed conditions
- Incomplete paralysis of the radial nerve, Incomplete paralysis of the ulnar nerve
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 26, 2024
- Citation
- 24004118
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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