Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for left and right hand conditions to correct a duty to assist error.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's testimony and post-service medical records suggest pain and functional loss in his hands, warranting a VA examination to determine if there is a relationship between his service and current symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- left hand condition, right hand condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25110735
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