The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and consideration of his claims, including those related to increased evaluations for service-connected disabilities and specially adapted housing/adaptive equipment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran provided testimony indicating that his symptoms have worsened since a previous examination in September 2008. Additionally, he has not submitted all relevant treatment records from Pain Associates and the Roper Hospital System. The appeal also requires consideration of whether the Veteran is in need of regular aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of diskectomy and bone fusion, C6-7, left C6-7 radiculopathy, neurological deficit of the right upper extremity, fracture of the left index finger, fracture of the 5th metacarpal, right hand
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 10, 2012
- Citation
- 1216817
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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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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sciatica of the bilateral lower extremities, and for increased ratings for PTSD, traumatic arthritis of the lumbar spine; residuals right knee injury; right inguinal hernia; fracture of the left index finger; and tinea versicolor.
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- Denied
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