The Veteran's spondylolisthesis and sciatic radiculopathy are rated based on their respective conditions, with the spondylolisthesis receiving staged ratings. The Veteran is also seeking a TDIU prior to June 2, 2017.,Service connection for neck disability secondary to spondylolisthesis remains pending and requires further evaluation.
The deciding factor: The appeal involves multiple issues including service connection, rating determinations, and remanded cases. The Veteran's conditions are rated based on their specific manifestations without requiring additional evidence or changes in the current ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylolisthesis, left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 27, 2019
- Citation
- 19150537
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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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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and the need for additional medical evidence. The Veteran's lower back disability, including lumbar strain and spondylolisthesis, is being reviewed again.
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