The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to an inaccuracy in the August 2011 VA medical examination report. The Veteran's current back condition is being evaluated again with consideration of all service records, including two occasions during service when he complained of back pain.
The deciding factor: The examiner was asked to provide a clear opinion on whether it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's current disability had its onset in or is otherwise causally related to his active service and the back pain complaints therein.
- Claimed conditions
- back condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 1, 2013
- Citation
- 1310644
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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
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to predecisional duty-to-assist errors, including inadequate medical opinions and missed VA examinations. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back condition is being returned to the RO for further action.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation and service connection was denied due to a late filing of the Board Appeal request.
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