The Board has decided to remand two claims for further development due to the Veteran's assertion that his back condition continues to deteriorate and requires surgery since his last VA examination. The claims are related to degenerative disc disease (DDD) and facet arthropathy with laminectomy, as well as neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has asserted that his back condition has worsened and required surgery since his last VA examination in February 2016. The Board finds this assertion sufficient to warrant remanding the claims for further development.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease (DDD) and facet arthropathy with laminectomy, Neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 4, 2018
- Citation
- 18107716
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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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