The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left arm cubital tunnel syndrome and C5-C6 herniated disc with upper back scoliosis are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of whether separate ratings should be assigned for cervical and thoracolumbar spine segments.
The deciding factor: Additional medical evidence is needed, including VA treatment records and a comprehensive examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's disabilities. The RO must also determine if separate ratings are warranted for the cervical and thoracolumbar spine segments.
- Claimed conditions
- left arm cubital tunnel syndrome, C5-C6 herniated disc with upper back scoliosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 7, 2015
- Citation
- 1533782
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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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