The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a neurological examination to assess the current nature and severity of his spine disability.
The deciding factor: Additional evidence (neurological findings) was identified that requires further evaluation before determining the appropriate rating.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic dorsal lumbar strain, lumbar radiculitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 9, 2005
- Citation
- 0515653
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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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