The Veteran's cervical disability is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is at least as likely as not related to service, including the May 1966 report of a fall and wearing a heavy armored helmet. The case will be reviewed again after this examination.
The deciding factor: A VA examination is needed to assess whether the Veteran's current cervical disability is related to his military service, specifically the reported fall and use of a heavy helmet.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 13, 2017
- Citation
- 1751689
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. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 1751689.
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
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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical disability, finding that it is as likely as not related to his active service.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted effective dates of October 13, 2022 for the service connection of headaches, a cervical disability, right shoulder impairment of the humerus, right shoulder limitation of motion, right hip limitation of flexion, right hip limitation of extension, right hip impairment of the thigh and back disability.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals because they were not filed within one year of the rating decisions, and no good cause was shown for the delay.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for a bilateral eye disability and cervical disability to ensure that the Veteran receives appropriate VA examinations.
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.