The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for his degenerative disc disease and herniated nucleus pulposus of the lumbosacral spine is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.
The deciding factor: Additional evidence was submitted by the Veteran, including a private physician's report. The claim requires further evaluation to determine the current severity of the Veteran's disability and any associated neurologic abnormalities.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine, Herniated nucleus pulposus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 29, 2014
- Citation
- 1433723
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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
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
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