The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development due to a hearing issue and VCAA compliance.
The deciding factor: The decision was not explicitly stated, only that it is being remanded for further action as per the instructions in the July 2003 remand.
- Claimed conditions
- urinary problems, neck stiffness, disorders of the cervical and lumbar spine, a leg disorder manifested by pain and weakness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 16, 2004
- Citation
- 0422477
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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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