The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected lumbosacral strain with limitation of motion is being remanded due to the need for a comprehensive VA examination and consideration of revised rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The case requires additional development, including a comprehensive VA examination and consideration of revised rating criteria effective September 23, 2002 and September 26, 2003.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain with limitation of motion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 30, 2005
- Citation
- 0532226
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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
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
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