The Veteran's claim is being remanded for additional examination and to obtain recent VA outpatient treatment records. The goal is to determine the current severity of his low back disability, including any related conditions such as herniated discs.
The deciding factor: The case requires a new examination due to changes in the Veteran's condition since the last examination and the presence of other medical issues not previously considered.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic lumbar myofascial strain, herniated discs
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 30, 2011
- Citation
- 1131812
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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
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