The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected osteoporosis of the cervical spine is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and development.
The deciding factor: The case was remanded because the Veteran needs further evaluation to determine the current severity of his cervical spine disability, including any incapacitating episodes and neurological manifestations.
- Claimed conditions
- osteoporosis of the cervical spine, cervical spine degenerative joint disease and subluxation status post lammectomy with a residual scar and intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) involving bilaterally the subscapular nerves
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 17, 2017
- Citation
- 1712315
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 1712315.
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that new examinations are needed for the Veteran's claims of osteoporosis of the lumbar spine, cervical spine, right hip and femur, and left hip and femur due to potential inconsistencies in previous examination reports. The case is being remanded for these purposes.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for initial compensable evaluations for osteoporosis of multiple body parts due to new evidence showing degenerative changes in his bones. The case is being sent back for further examination and updated treatment records.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection for osteoporosis of the cervical spine and degenerative changes of the cervical spine, including as secondary to his service-connected impingement syndrome and multiple degenerative changes of the right shoulder and lumbar spine disorder, are being remanded due to inadequate examination reports and failure to provide a notice letter.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment from December 1, 1993 to July 23, 1996. The Board granted a TDIU rating for this period.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.