The case is being remanded for additional development due to the submission of new evidence. The veteran seeks an increased rating for his service-connected back disorder, and the RO will determine if any changes in rating are warranted based on this new evidence.
The deciding factor: New evidence has been submitted by the appellant which requires further review and consideration before a decision can be made regarding the appropriate rating and effective date.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic musculoskeletal low back pain with dorsal column stimulator implant
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 20, 2008
- Citation
- 0828293
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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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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete information and consent to obtain private records.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected lumbar spine disability was granted, with the highest possible evaluation of 40 percent being assigned since April 12, 2007.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected back disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, as well as SSA records. The case will be readjudicated after these records have been obtained.
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