Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for an initial compensable rating for service-connected chronic residuals status post right 4th finger dislocation, cervical strain (claimed as neck strain), and basilar migraine headaches due to inadequate VA examinations.
The deciding factor: The June 2024 VA examiner's reports are inadequate because they do not address the Veteran's symptoms during flare-ups or after repeated use over time, which is required for a complete assessment under Sharp v. Shulkin.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic residuals status post right 4th finger dislocation, cervical strain (claimed as neck strain), basilar migraine headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25094144
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