The Board has dismissed the appeal for hearing loss and granted service connection for right elbow condition. The remaining issues of left elbow, cervical spine, left hand, right hand strain, left shoulder, lumbar spine, left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatica), right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatica), movement disorder of the leg, movement disorder of the foot, and bilateral plantar fasciitis are remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims for these conditions have not been fully developed or addressed due to their relation to service. Further evidence is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Hearing Loss, Right Elbow Condition, Left Elbow Condition, Cervical Spine Condition, Left Hand Condition, Right Hand Strain, Left Shoulder Condition, Lumbar Spine Condition, Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy (Sciatica), Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy (Sciatica), Movement Disorder of the Leg, Movement Disorder of the Foot, Bilateral Plantar Fasciitis, Hypertension, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Acquired Psychological Condition, including Depression with Alcoholism and Sleep Disturbances
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 3, 2026
- Citation
- A26030861
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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