The Board has found that the reduction of the evaluations for the Veteran's service-connected right and left hand disabilities based on limitation of motion of the thumb was not proper, and the ratings are restored. The increased rating claims for both hands are remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.
The deciding factor: There is an inconsistency between the VA examination findings and other evidence allowed during the period under review, necessitating a new VA examination to assess the nature and severity of the Veteran's right and left hand disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hand Disability, Left Hand Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 26, 2024
- Citation
- A24049944
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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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