The veteran's claim for service connection for back strain was remanded to the RO for additional development, including scheduling a hearing if the veteran still desires one.
The deciding factor: The case was remanded due to the need for clarification on whether the veteran still wants an RO hearing before a decision review officer.
- Claimed conditions
- back strain
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 31, 2008
- Citation
- 0810514
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This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Search VA.gov for the original decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 0810514.
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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for entitlement to TDIU and denied his claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, back strain, bilateral knee disabilities, and bilateral ankle disabilities. The claims of service connection for these conditions are remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has denied service connection for TBI, back strain, chest pain, foot pain, and tendonitis as there is no evidence of disease or injury incurred during active duty or training.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and has remanded the remaining issues due to a duty-to-assist error.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeal as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.
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