The claim to reopen a service connection for lumbar strain is granted. The issue of whether the reduction in rating for left forearm post traumatic median neuropathy from 50% to 30% effective as of February 1, 2016, was proper is remanded.
The deciding factor: New and material evidence has been received that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim for service connection for lumbar strain. The reduction in rating for left forearm post traumatic median neuropathy from 50% to 30% effective as of February 1, 2016, is remanded due to a lack of a statement of the case addressing this issue.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar strain, recurrent lumbar spine disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 11, 2018
- Citation
- 18133333
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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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