The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbar spine intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Veteran needs to provide additional private treatment records, a statement of the case is required, and a VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of his service-connected IVDS.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was insufficient evidence in the claims file regarding the Veteran's lumbar spine intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) and PTSD. The Veteran needs to provide additional private treatment records, a statement of the case is required, and a VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of his service-connected IVDS.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 13, 2019
- Citation
- 19171452
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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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