The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for an extraschedular rating or TDIU, as his symptoms are adequately addressed by the current schedular ratings and he is capable of performing sedentary work.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions have been rated based on their severity under the applicable VA rating schedule, which considers both the nature and extent of the disability. The Board finds that these ratings are adequate to cover his symptoms and do not warrant an extraschedular or TDIU evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylolisthesis at L4-L5, rheumatoid arthritis (implied by the context, as it's a common condition associated with spondylolisthesis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 13, 2015
- Citation
- 1510794
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected spondylolisthesis at L4-L5 is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA outpatient treatment records and scheduling a new examination.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected spondylolisthesis at L4-L5 is being remanded due to the need for additional development.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete service medical records and need for further examination.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's request for an increased rating for his service-connected spondylolisthesis at L4-L5 is being remanded due to the need for a new hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.
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