The veteran seeks service connection for a right ankle fracture and degenerative joint disease of the lumbosacral spine, claiming these conditions are related to his military service. The case is being remanded due to incomplete records and further examination is needed.
The deciding factor: Incomplete medical records and need for additional examination regarding the nature and etiology of the veteran's current ankle disorder and back disability.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a right ankle fracture, degenerative joint and disc disease of the lumbosacral spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 29, 2004
- Citation
- 0420707
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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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The Veteran's back condition is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board has remanded to determine if a higher rating is warranted due to flare-ups caused by prolonged sitting, standing or laying down.
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