The veteran claims compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional disability of the left leg and low back as a result of surgical treatment by VA in January 1961. The Board has remanded the case to ensure compliance with VCAA requirements.
The deciding factor: The veteran underwent surgery at a VA facility in January 1961, but his complete medical records from this period are not available. The Board is remanding the case for further development of the evidence and consideration of the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA).
- Claimed conditions
- left leg, low back
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 30, 2004
- Citation
- 0424123
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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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