Citation Nr: 20005260
Decision Date: 01/23/20	Archive Date: 01/22/20

DOCKET NO. 17-30 204
DATE: January 23, 2020

REMANDED

Entitlement to a compensable rating for Raynaud's Syndrome.

REASONS FOR REMAND

In September 2015, the Veteran underwent an examination showing characteristic attacks occurring less than once a week. In November 2019, he testified before the undersigned that his disability had worsened, as he experienced characteristic attacks anywhere from a few times a week to a few times a day, depending on the weather. Therefore, an updated examination is needed to adjudicate the claim.

The matter is REMANDED for the following actions:

1. Obtain VA or private treatment records not already associated with the file. Of note, the Veteran testified that he was going to schedule an appointment with a rheumatologist.

2. Schedule the Veteran for an examination to determine the current nature and severity of his service-connected Raynaud’s Syndrome. 

 

3. Thereafter, return the case to the Board for further adjudication if in order. 

 

L. HOWELL

Veterans Law Judge

Board of Veterans’ Appeals

Attorney for the Board	D. Ragofsky, Attorney Advisor 

The Board’s decision in this case is binding only with respect to the instant matter decided. This decision is not precedential, and does not establish VA policies or interpretations of general applicability. 38 C.F.R. § 20.1303.