The veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 40 percent for herniated nucleus pulposus at L5-S1 was remanded to provide the veteran with a new VA examination.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the need for a new examination due to the veteran reporting worsening symptoms since his last evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- herniated nucleus pulposus at L5-S1
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 6, 2008
- Citation
- 0814995
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
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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