The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the current orthopedic and neurological manifestations of his low back disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran testified about new symptoms related to his service-connected low back disorder, such as frozen position when bending forward and burning sensation down the outside of his right thigh. These new symptoms require further evaluation to determine their impact on his disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative changes at L3-4 through L5-S1, bilateral spondylolysis, bilateral S1 joint degenerative changes, bilateral spondylolisthesis S1, spondylolisthesis L5-S1, osteophyte low back
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 5, 2010
- Citation
- 1008239
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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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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the severity of his bilateral spondylolysis, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy. The AOJ is also directed to issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC) with respect to these issues.
- Denied
The Veteran's spinal condition is rated at 40 percent since June 29, 2021. The Board finds the evidence does not support a higher rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's spondylolisthesis L5-S1, resolved surgically, with residual pain and limited motion is rated at 20 percent for the entirety of the appeal period. The Board also granted a TDIU for the period prior to January 23, 2015.
- Granted
The Veteran's hypertension, spondylolisthesis L5-S1, and residuals of hepatitis A for accrued benefits purposes are granted.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted on an accrued basis.,The Veteran's tinnitus is granted on an accrued basis.
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