The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected right paraspinal area myofascial syndrome with reflex sympathetic dystrophy is being remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence and a VA examination.
The deciding factor: Additional medical records are needed, including treatment from the Madison VA Medical Center and Rockford Memorial Hospital. The veteran also needs an updated VA examination to assess current disability levels.
- Claimed conditions
- right paraspinal area myofascial syndrome, reflex sympathetic dystrophy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 30, 2001
- Citation
- 0109493
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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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