The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records from Dr. Morgan and readjudicating the increased rating claim.
The deciding factor: The case was previously remanded but more information is needed to fully consider the veteran's request for a neurology appointment with Dr. Morgan.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 10, 2006
- Citation
- 0607121
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for an earlier effective date for service connection for various conditions, due to a failure to provide notice of the Veteran's right to a hearing.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine condition, including cervical sprain, because there was no current diagnosis or evidence of an in-service injury.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew his appeal of all issues before the Board could make a decision.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
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