The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.,The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.
The deciding factor: Additional medical evidence and assessments are needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's conditions and determine appropriate ratings and service connection determinations.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Thoracic back strain"}, {"condition_name":"Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity"}, {"condition_name":"Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity"}, {"condition_name":"Post traumatic headaches"}, {"condition_name":"Right shoulder strain"}, {"condition_name":"Scar of the right shoulder"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 28, 2020
- Citation
- 20007032
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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