The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's lumbar spine disability and right ankle disability, as well as whether these conditions are related to his military service or any other service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations were inadequate due to missing range of motion testing and imaging studies. The Board also notes that there is insufficient evidence in the record to determine if the Veteran's current lumbar spine and right ankle disabilities are related to his military service or any other service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine disability, right ankle disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 14, 2017
- Citation
- 1757808
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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
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).
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