Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the veteran's claims for a higher rating and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to concerns regarding the qualifications of the VA examiner.
The deciding factor: Remand is necessary to provide the Veteran with information regarding the qualifications of the June 2022 VA examiner in accordance with Francway v. Wilkie, 940 F.3d 1304 (Fed. Cir. 2019).
- Claimed conditions
- Left forearm scar, Left ulnar nerve neuropathy, Residuals of lumbar radiculopathy post spinal surgery
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 22, 2025
- Citation
- 25015137
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