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Entitlement to service connection for a bilateral elbow disorder is remanded.

January 30, 2026Citation Nr. 26001413Docket 15-44 985va.gov source

  • Entitlement to service connection for a bilateral elbow disorderRemanded
  • Entitlement to service connection for a bilateral hand and finger disorderRemanded

Board reasoning

The Board remanded both claims for additional development, including scheduling new VA examinations to obtain adequate opinions on onset, continuity, and potential secondary relationship to service-connected conditions. It notes prior exam scheduling issues and requires the examiner to consider the Veteran's lay statements about onset and continuity, and to provide a complete rationale linking evidence to conclusions.

Issues

  • Entitlement to service connection for a bilateral elbow disorderRemanded
  • Entitlement to service connection for a bilateral hand and finger disorderRemanded

Authorities

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