The Board remands the issues of a higher rating for residual fracture, right distal radius and special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate due to an inadequate examination.
The deciding factor: The examination did not address the cardinal signs or symptoms of a muscle disability present in the Veteran's case, as reported by previous examiners.
- Claimed conditions
- Residual fracture, right distal radius
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24067026
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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