The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, as well as service connection for a low back disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional information and examination.
The deciding factor: The Board found that more information was needed to provide an opinion on the etiology of the Veteran’s low back disorder and requested clarification on specific dates of active duty, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA. Additionally, records related to a March 2005 thoracic spine surgery are needed.
- Claimed conditions
- fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, low back disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2018
- Citation
- 18109753
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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
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