The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a low back disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine if his current disabilities are related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was not sufficient medical evidence to establish whether the Veteran's current low back disability and acquired psychiatric disorder were caused by his military service, necessitating further examination and evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Low Back Disability (Scoliosis), Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2018
- Citation
- 18109791
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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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