The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected herniated disc (L5-S1) condition is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination and updated treatment records.
The deciding factor: The Board found that a new VA examination was warranted given the Veteran's assertions that his back condition had worsened and there were possible resulting neurological manifestations. The AOJ also needs to obtain updated treatment records, including an MRI referenced by the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- herniated disc (L5-S1)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 1, 2017
- Citation
- 1706192
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's herniated disc disability has been manifested by incapacitating episodes of intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) having a total duration of less than four weeks during a 12 month period and forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 30 degrees; the Veteran does not have favorable ankylosis. The criteria for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for herniated disc (L5-S1) have not been met.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the severity of his herniated disc (L5-S1) disability, and for consideration of any additional evidence.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected lumbar myositis, psychoneurosis and conversion hysteria, residuals of shrapnel wounds of the left thigh and pelvis with retained foreign bodies and scars, and residuals of shell fragment wounds of the right thigh and left leg. The veteran was also denied entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected coronary artery disease, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of his condition.
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