The Veteran seeks compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for T-12 anterior spinal infarction with resultant bilateral lower extremity paralysis, which he contends is a result of an aortic bifemoral bypass performed at the Iowa City VA Medical Center on October 13, 2006. The case has been remanded to obtain additional treatment records and to provide a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current condition was caused by or worsened as the result of VA medical care.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there were gaps in the claims file, particularly concerning the October 13, 2006 surgical procedure. Therefore, additional treatment records are needed and a VA medical opinion is required to determine if the Veteran's current condition was caused by or worsened as the result of VA medical care.
- Claimed conditions
- T-12 anterior spinal infarction with resultant bilateral lower extremity paralysis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 12, 2009
- Citation
- 0943096
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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
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).
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