The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination and attempting to obtain medical records. The issues include seeking higher evaluations for his service-connected intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis and left hip sciatic nerve impingement, as well as TDIU.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim requires further evidence and clarification due to unclear findings in the November 2008 VA examination report and a need for additional medical records regarding his bladder dysfunction.
- Claimed conditions
- intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis, left hip sciatic nerve impingement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 5, 2010
- Citation
- 1008293
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis, finding that there was no increase in severity of his pre-existing back strain during active service.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since June 12, 2023.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issue of service connection for intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis and acute cervical strain post motor vehicle accident without residuals due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence linking the current left hip disability to service, and the low back disability was rated at 10 percent due to its degenerative nature.
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