The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of clear and unmistakable evidence showing that the Veteran's right little finger condition was aggravated during service. The case will be reviewed with new medical examination.
The deciding factor: The Board found no clear and unmistakable evidence demonstrating that the pre-existing condition worsened beyond its natural progression during service.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of right little finger fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 17, 2024
- Citation
- A24038858
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and effective dates have been dismissed due to the absence of an adequate substantive appeal.,Service connection claims for bilateral hand arthritis, bilateral foot arthritis, and a vision condition have also been dismissed.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for service-connected residuals of right little finger fracture was denied as the evidence did not show any additional limitation of motion or functional loss due to pain, weakness, fatigability, or incoordination. The condition does not meet criteria for amputation or arthritis.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA and private treatment records, as well as examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected disabilities.
- Denied
The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for the residuals of his right little finger fracture was denied as the evidence did not support an increased evaluation.
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