The Veteran's service-connected cervical spine IVDS, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, and right knee degenerative joint disease are being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for additional examinations.
The deciding factor: The case requires further examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's disabilities as well as any functional loss or additional disability due to pain or other symptoms during flare-ups or with repetitive use.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, status post discectomy, degenerative joint disease of the right knee, status post ACL reconstruction and lateral meniscal repair
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 16, 2020
- Citation
- A20018747
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and an earlier effective date for his service-connected cervical spine, right knee, and left knee disabilities are being remanded due to inadequate examination reports.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for cervical spine intervertebral disc syndrome and associated left and right cervical radiculopathy, but remanded claims related to a disability rating for chronic lumbosacral strain and bilateral ankle conditions.
- Partly granted
The veteran's increased rating for right upper extremity radiculopathy to 70% and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance were granted. Other issues related to muscle and shoulder disabilities, as well as cervical spine disability, were remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the veteran's claims for higher disability ratings and an earlier effective date due to inadequate examinations and opinions.
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