The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the Veteran's spine disorder and its relationship to service, specifically his parachute jumps in the 1960s and his bilateral knee disabilities. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a spine disorder that he contends was incurred during active duty.
The deciding factor: The Board found conflicting opinions on whether the Veteran’s spine disorder is related to service, particularly his parachute jumps and knee disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Spine disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 13, 2020
- Citation
- 20046610
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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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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's spine disorder, diagnosed as degenerative disc disease, is service-connected. The evidence shows a back injury during service and post-service symptoms of pain related to lifting heavy objects.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran qualifies for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of her right foot. The current examinations are inadequate and do not provide sufficient information about the Veteran's mobility needs or the status of her popliteal nerve.
- Whole decision: Denied
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