The veteran's appeal is remanded due to incomplete development of his claims, including the need for additional VA outpatient treatment records and a more detailed examination of his spine.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was insufficient information regarding the frequency and duration of incapacitating episodes associated with the veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his low back and cervical spine conditions. The examiner did not address these details in the May 2007 VA examination report.
- Claimed conditions
- herniated lumbar disc, L5-S1, post-concussion syndrome headaches, left carpal tunnel syndrome, impingement syndrome of the left supraspinatous tendon, residuals of an injury to the left little finger, scars of the left shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 2, 2008
- Citation
- 0818050
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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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