The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected left S1 radiculopathy is being remanded due to the need for further evidentiary development, including a more current VA examination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has provided additional evidence and contentions that his service-connected disability has worsened since his last examination. The Board finds it necessary to provide him with a more current VA examination to determine the current extent of his disability.
- Claimed conditions
- left S1 radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 10, 2012
- Citation
- 1200857
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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 Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as he failed to report for VA examinations related to his service-connected disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected dizziness, post-traumatic headaches, left S1 radiculopathy, and cervical strain are remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations. The outcome of these claims will impact the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) due to the need of aid and attendance.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and effective dates have been dismissed due to his death.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, and it will be reviewed again by the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ).
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