The Veteran's right shoulder condition, carpal tunnel syndrome, and PTSD are being remanded for further evaluation.,No specific service connection rating has been assigned as the appeal is not about service connection at all.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not undergo a VA examination to address her claims for right shoulder condition, carpal tunnel syndrome, and PTSD. These conditions require medical evidence of their existence and a determination of whether they are related to military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Left leg varicose veins, Depressive disorder, Right shoulder condition, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 10, 2026
- Citation
- A26012274
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the (o) rate and SMC at the (r)(2) rate, effective January 19, 2025. The decision finds that the Veteran's service-connected conditions warrant these awards due to his need for aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has identified a contradiction in the AOJ's determinations regarding the Veteran's need for aid and assistance, which requires clarification. The remanded issues are entitlement to SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another and on the basis of statutory housebound status.
- Denied
The Veteran is found not competent to handle the disbursement of VA funds, and his appeal is denied.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased rating and earlier effective date for PTSD have been dismissed due to her withdrawal of the appeal.
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