The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her right thumb/hand disability and post-appendectomy/post-C-section scar have been denied as she failed to cooperate in rescheduling VA examinations.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for cervix cancerous cells has been denied due to lack of current diagnosis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not provide good cause for her failure to cooperate in scheduling and attending the required VA examinations, which are necessary to determine the severity of her right thumb/hand disability and post-appendectomy/post-C-section scar.,There is no evidence of a current disability related to cervix cancerous cells as there was no diagnosis provided by any medical opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-appendectomy/post-Cesarean section scar, Right thumb and hand disability, Cervix cancerous cells, Left foot/ankle sprain
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2024
- Citation
- 24012864
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What this means for you
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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 Board has remanded the cases for further examination and development due to outstanding VA treatment records and incomplete factual evidence.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right thumb and hand disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling an examination.
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