The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the cause of his symptoms and whether they are related to VA treatment in December 2001.
The deciding factor: The Board found that further development, including a psychiatric evaluation and a supplemental examination by a neurologist or orthopedist, is necessary to address the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
- Claimed conditions
- pain, numbness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 20, 2011
- Citation
- 1102292
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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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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities have been granted initial ratings of 20 percent each, effective April 19, 2023.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits is being reviewed due to his service-connected disabilities. The Board has found the current decision inconclusive and requires a more detailed medical opinion.
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