The Veteran's back condition did not manifest ankylosis or incapacitating episodes during the period on appeal. The Board denied a higher disability rating for DJD of the lumbar spine.,The Veteran withdrew his claim for increased tinnitus prior to the promulgation of a decision by the Board.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish that the Veteran manifested ankylosis or incapacitating episodes, which are required for a higher disability rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.,The Veteran withdrew his claim for increased tinnitus prior to the promulgation of a decision by the Board.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the Lumbar Spine, Tinnitus, Persistent Depressive Disorder with Persistent Major Depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Radiculopathy of the Right Lower Extremity, Radiculopathy of the Left Lower Extremity, Persistent Depressive Disorder with Persistent Major Depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (TDIU), Erectile Dysfunction, Scar located on the Lumbar Spine, Scar located on the Scrotum
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 15, 2019
- Citation
- 19154502
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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.
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