The Board has found that the Veteran's service-connected postoperative residuals of L4-S1 spinal fusion with residual scar and right lower extremity radiculopathy associated with postoperative residuals of L4-S1 spinal fusion with residual scar need to be re-evaluated due to worsening symptoms. The VA will schedule an updated examination for these conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran testified that his back pain has been getting worse, and he missed work due to his disability. An updated VA examination is necessary to determine the current severity of his service-connected postoperative residuals of L4-S1 spinal fusion with residual scar and right lower extremity radiculopathy.
- Claimed conditions
- postoperative residuals of L4-S1 spinal fusion with residual scar, nerogenic bladder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 6, 2019
- Citation
- 19143536
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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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