The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected L1 compression fracture is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and treatment records.
The deciding factor: Additional evidence is needed, including a new VA examination of the veteran's back disorder and any relevant outpatient treatment records.
- Claimed conditions
- L1 compression fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 13, 2007
- Citation
- 0735728
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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.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of his service-connected lumbar spine disability has been dismissed as he withdrew the appeal in a letter dated August 8, 2025.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current low back conditions are related to his active service, including parachute jumps during service. The Veteran is seeking service connection for lumbosacral or cervical strain (low back condition or pain).
- Granted
The Veteran's lumbar spine strain with degenerative changes and L1 compression fracture is granted a 20 percent disability rating prior to June 1, 2022. The appeal for higher ratings on this condition remains pending. Other conditions are either denied or have been granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with the September 2020 remand directives and the claims must be remanded again due to failure to notify the Veteran of scheduled VA examinations.
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