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Remanded (sent back)

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 and his increased rating claim are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records from North Chicago VAMC.

The deciding factor: The Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) set aside the Board's determination regarding the Veteran's compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 and ordered remand due to insufficient review of VA medical records, which may contain information relevant to the Veteran's claim.

Claimed conditions
additional cervical spine disability
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
July 7, 2016
Citation
1627136

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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.

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