The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his cervical spine disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination under both old and revised rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The case must be remanded because of the need for additional development, specifically obtaining a new VA compensation and pension physical examination considering both the old and revised rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- traumatic arthritis of the cervical spine, residuals of thoracic back strain, degenerative disc narrowing
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 9, 2003
- Citation
- 0315238
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals seeking higher ratings for traumatic arthritis of the cervical spine, dorsal spine, back disability, and left ulnar nerve have been withdrawn. As a result, these issues are dismissed.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and TDIU has been dismissed as he is already receiving the maximum combined rating for his service-connected disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has ordered remand for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's left foot drag, service connection for traumatic arthritis of the cervical spine, and service connection for traumatic arthritis of the lumbar spine. The issues are also remanded for a determination on special monthly compensation.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.
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