The Veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain a VA examination and additional medical records, as well as for further development of her claims for increased disability rating for cervical spine disability and left hand disabilities, and TDIU.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has provided statements indicating ongoing symptoms related to her service-connected conditions. The current nature and severity of her cervical spine disability and associated paresthesias need to be assessed through a VA examination. Additionally, the claims file must be updated with any relevant treatment records and medical opinions are needed regarding the impact on employment.
- Claimed conditions
- herniated nucleus pulposus of the cervical spine, paresthesias of the left hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 22, 2013
- Citation
- 1338415
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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.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings on several conditions has been dismissed due to the withdrawal of his appeal by his representative.
- Granted
The Veteran's diagnosed herniated nucleus pulposus of the cervical spine, with residual cervicalgia status post cervical fusion, is found to be service connected.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a herniated nucleus pulposus of the cervical spine with bilateral radiculopathy, finding that it is related to symptoms observed during service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's cervical spine disability is being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for a VA examination.
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