The Veteran's initial evaluations for right and left leg radiculopathy, as well as his service-connected spondylolisthesis and psychiatric disorder are denied. The case is remanded to obtain additional examinations and opinions regarding the severity of these conditions.
The deciding factor: The current evidence does not provide sufficient information on the extent of the Veteran's symptoms or their impact on daily life, which is necessary for a proper evaluation of his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Right leg radiculopathy, Left leg radiculopathy, Left hip disorder, Psychiatric disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 24, 2019
- Citation
- 19132178
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 961 · Granted: 20% (granted or partly granted, in the indexed decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 19132178.
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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