The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's right arm pain and disfigurement, as there are indications in the record that the condition may be related to service. The claim will be remanded for this purpose.
The deciding factor: The Board found insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current right arm pain and disfigurement and his military service, necessitating a VA examination to provide a definitive opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- right arm pain, disfigurement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 10, 2024
- Citation
- A24054245
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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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