The Veteran's service connection for cervical spine pain and hyperflexia is already in effect. The Board has decided to remand the claims of cervical spine arthritis and radiculopathy in the upper extremities due to confusion regarding the overlap with existing service-connected conditions.
The deciding factor: The decision was made based on the need for clarification and a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the disabilities on appeal, including whether they are distinct from those already service-connected.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine arthritis, radiculopathy in the upper extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 30, 2019
- Citation
- 19182135
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The appeal for service connection for cervical spine arthritis, lumbar spine arthritis, traumatic brain injury (TBI), seizure disorder, and erectile dysfunction has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for further development, specifically to obtain relevant Social Security Administration records.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for initial increased ratings for thoracolumbar spine arthritis, cervical spine arthritis, bilateral lower extremity femoral radiculopathy, and a scar.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for cervical spine arthritis and left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome based on a favorable nexus opinion from the Veteran's treating physician.
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