The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased disability ratings for various muscle residuals status post rhabdomyolysis due to inadequate range of motion findings in his neck, back, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and feet. The AOJ is instructed to obtain these necessary examinations.
The deciding factor: The Board found the current record insufficient to rate the Veteran's muscle residuals on limitation of motion as required by prior regulations but more favorable criteria under revised regulations from February 7, 2021 are applicable for his claim.
- Claimed conditions
- neck, thoracic region, lumbar region, right shoulder, left shoulder (previously evaluated as left elbow lateral epicondylitis), right elbow, left elbow, right wrist, left wrist, right hip and knee, left hip and knee, right foot and toe, left foot and toe
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 24, 2024
- Citation
- 24017509
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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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