The Veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation for bilateral tinnitus has been denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent is already assigned.,Service connection for cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, right upper extremity (RUE) disability, left lower extremity (LLE) radiculopathy, and right lower extremity (RLE) radiculopathy are remanded due to conflicting medical opinions regarding their etiology.,The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is also remanded as it may be affected by the outcome of his service connection claims.
The deciding factor: There is no basis upon which to award an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus, as the maximum schedular rating has already been assigned.,The conflicting medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, RUE disability, LLE radiculopathy, and RLE radiculopathy require further clarification to determine their relationship with his active duty service.,The TDIU claim is remanded as it may be affected by the outcome of the service connection claims.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral tinnitus, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, right upper extremity (RUE) disability, left lower extremity (LLE) radiculopathy, right lower extremity (RLE) radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 9, 2019
- Citation
- 19136145
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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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