The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for essential tremors, left and right hand cubital tunnel syndrome, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and GERD, Barrett's Esophagus with Irritable Bowel Syndrome due to inconsistencies in previous VA examinations and the need for further clarification of his symptoms.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the previous VA examinations were internally inconsistent and needed to be supplemented by new evaluations to provide a clear picture of the Veteran's current disability levels.
- Claimed conditions
- Essential Tremors, Left Hand Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Right Hand Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Bilateral Plantar Fasciitis, GERD, Barrett's Esophagus with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24084365
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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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