The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of increased disability ratings for his lumbar spine, left knee, and left hip disabilities. The VA examinations will be conducted to assess the severity and manifestations of these conditions.
The deciding factor: Additional evidence and clarification are required due to inconsistencies in the medical records and examination reports.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Arthritis of the Lumbar Spine with IVDS, Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Left Knee Strain Status Post Arthroscopy, Right Knee Sprain, Limitation of Abduction, Left Hip, Limitation of Extension, Left Hip, Migraine Headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 7, 2019
- Citation
- 19101603
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
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- Dismissed
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- Denied
The Board denied an increased disability rating for PTSD, finding the appellant's symptoms more closely approximated occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
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