The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected lumbar spine intervertebral disc syndrome is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations.
The deciding factor: Additional evidence is needed to properly assess the severity of the veteran's disability and determine if a higher rating is warranted.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine intervertebral disc syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- April 20, 2006
- Citation
- 0611407
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for increased ratings and service connection due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for additional development of evidence.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted a total disability rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities and basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.
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