The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's lumbar back condition is related to service. The examiner must provide an opinion on whether any current disability began in service, was caused by service, or is otherwise related to the Veteran’s active service.
The deciding factor: The decision is based on a lack of clear and unmistakable evidence that the Veteran's pre-existing lumbar back condition was not aggravated during service. The Board also notes insufficient medical opinions regarding whether any current disability began in service or is otherwise related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar back condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 24, 2019
- Citation
- A19002197
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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.
What you can do next
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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was dismissed. The claim for a lumbar back condition is remanded.
- Granted
The Veteran's lumbar back, left shoulder, and neck conditions are granted service connection. The Veteran's PFB and left knee conditions are denied.
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