The veteran's claims for service connection for spondylolisthesis with bilateral pars defects and degenerative joint disease of the spine are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including an etiological opinion regarding whether his altered gait caused or contributed to these conditions.
The deciding factor: The Board needs further clarification on the relationship between the veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disabilities and his current spondylolisthesis with bilateral pars defects and degenerative joint disease of the spine.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylolisthesis with bilateral pars defects, degenerative joint disease of the spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 30, 2007
- Citation
- 0727252
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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
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities. The issue of a higher rating for bilateral multifocal lens implants is remanded for additional development.
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