The Board has remanded two issues: one regarding the Veteran's lumbar spine disability and another for her chronic constipation. The remand is due to concerns about the adequacy of previous examinations, particularly in relation to Correia v. McDonald (2016).
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not fully comply with the requirements set forth in Correia v. McDonald (2016), which mandates joint testing for active and passive motion in both weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing circumstances, including during flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracolumbar strain with mild levoscoliosis, Chronic constipation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 14, 2020
- Citation
- 20054106
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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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