The veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected low back disability is being remanded due to the absence of objective evidence of sciatic neuropathy and insufficient detail in the most recent VA examination report. The case will be reviewed again with additional development, including obtaining medical records and ensuring compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was insufficient detail in the most recent VA examination report to apply the rating schedule for intervertebral disc syndrome (DC 5293).
- Claimed conditions
- chronic low back syndrome with degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 21, 2001
- Citation
- 0126654
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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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