The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of opinions.,A VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran has a stomach condition related to his period of service. The claim for service connection for neuropathy of the right lower extremity will also be remanded, as the examiner's opinion was unclear regarding whether it is secondary to his lumbar spine disability.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of opinions. The VA examination should assess if any flare-ups have affected the Veteran’s range of motion, pain levels, and functional loss.,A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and severity of the Veteran's cervical spondylosis and right knee strain. The examiner will need to consider the frequency and length of any incapacitating episodes in the past year.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of opinions. A VA examination should assess if any flare-ups have affected the Veteran’s range of motion, pain levels, and functional loss.,A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and severity of the Veteran's scar from a hand injury. The examiner will need to consider the frequency and length of any incapacitating episodes in the past year.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of opinions. A VA examination should assess if any flare-ups have affected the Veteran’s range of motion, pain levels, and functional loss.
The deciding factor: The decision is based on the need for further medical evaluations and clarifications regarding the etiology of the Veteran's conditions.,The claim requires a comprehensive evaluation to determine whether the Veteran has a stomach condition related to his service. The VA examiner will also be asked to clarify if the neuropathy of the right lower extremity is secondary to his lumbar spine disability.,The decision is based on the need for further medical evaluations and clarifications regarding the etiology of the Veteran's conditions, specifically addressing flare-ups and their impact on the Veteran’s range of motion, pain levels, and functional loss.,The decision is based on the need for further medical evaluations to determine the nature and severity of the Veteran's cervical spondylosis and right knee strain. The examiner will also be asked to assess any incapacitating episodes in the past year.,The decision is based on the need for further medical evaluations to determine the nature and severity of the Veteran's right knee strain. The examiner will also be asked to assess if any flare-ups have affected the Veteran’s range of motion, pain levels, and functional loss.,The decision is based on the need for further medical evaluations to determine the nature and severity of the Veteran's scar from a hand injury. The examiner will also be asked to assess if any flare-ups have affected the Veteran’s range of motion, pain levels, and functional loss.,The decision is based on the need for further medical evaluations to determine the nature and severity of the Veteran's conditions. The examiner will also be asked to assess if any flare-ups have affected the Veteran’s range of motion, pain levels, and functional loss.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar strain with degenerative disc disease, stomach condition (GERD, Barrett's esophagitis), neuropathy of the right lower extremity, cervical spondylosis, right knee strain, residual scar from a hand injury, sensory neuropathy of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 11, 2018
- Citation
- 18133158
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What this means for you
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