The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his L5 spondylosis, left inferior articular facet of L4 fracture, without subluxation, with degenerative joint disease (DJD) and intervertebral disc disease (IVDS) is being remanded due to the addition of relevant VA treatment records and SSA medical records to the claims file.
The deciding factor: The additional evidence added to the record was not considered in the previous decision, which may affect the outcome of the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- L5 spondylosis, left inferior articular facet of L4 fracture, degenerative joint disease (DJD), intervertebral disc disease (IVDS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 26, 2019
- Citation
- 19196250
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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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- Partly granted
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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Partly granted
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