The Veteran's initial evaluation for lateral collateral ligament sprain of the left ankle is denied. An initial 40 percent evaluation has been granted for lumbosacral spine spondylosis.,Issues regarding service connection for right shoulder, right ankle, and left foot disorders are remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has not been evaluated by VA in connection with his claims for service connection of the right shoulder disorder. A VA examination is needed to determine if a current disability exists that is related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Lateral Collateral Ligament Sprain, Left Ankle, Lumbosacral Spine Spondylosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 21, 2018
- Citation
- 18152396
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
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