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Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)

The Board has found new and relevant evidence for the claims of left toe, intestinal, bone loss, and right wrist disabilities. The Veteran's hysterectomy claim is remanded due to a newly received service department record.,The Veteran seeks service connection for various conditions including a left toe disability, an intestinal disability, a bone loss disability, a right wrist disability, and a hysterectomy.

The deciding factor: New evidence has been submitted that may support the Veteran's claims of service connection for her disabilities. The Board is required to remand these cases due to the need to consider new evidence in their decision.,The Veteran's hysterectomy claim requires reconsideration as a newly received service department record indicates she had a pre-existing condition during active duty.

Claimed conditions
Left Toe Disability, Intestinal Disability, Bone Loss Disability, Right Wrist Disability, Hysterectomy
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating
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Decision date
March 9, 2026
Citation
A26020810

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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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