The Veteran's initial rating for associated lumbar spine radiculopathy, right lower extremity (RLE), is remanded due to a lack of notification and the need for a current examination.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disability, left knee disability, right (dominant) shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and cervical spine disability are all remanded due to insufficient evidence on the nexus between active service and these conditions.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disability, left knee disability, right (dominant) shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and cervical spine disability are all remanded due to insufficient evidence on the nexus between active service and these conditions.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right (dominant) shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and cervical spine disability are all remanded due to insufficient evidence on the nexus between active service and these conditions.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disability, left knee disability, right (dominant) shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and cervical spine disability are all remanded due to insufficient evidence on the nexus between active service and these conditions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical spine disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence on the nexus between active service and this condition.
The deciding factor: There was a lack of notification regarding the initial rating decision, which necessitates a current examination.,Insufficient evidence exists to determine if there is a causal relationship between the Veteran's claimed conditions and his active service. Additional development is needed to address these issues.,Insufficient evidence exists to determine if there is a causal relationship between the Veteran's claimed conditions and his active service. Additional development is needed to address these issues.,Insufficient evidence exists to determine if there is a causal relationship between the Veteran's claimed conditions and his active service. Additional development is needed to address these issues.,Insufficient evidence exists to determine if there is a causal relationship between the Veteran's claimed conditions and his active service. Additional development is needed to address these issues.,Insufficient evidence exists to determine if there is a causal relationship between the Veteran's claimed condition (cervical spine disability) and his active service.
- Claimed conditions
- associated lumbar spine radiculopathy, right lower extremity (RLE), right knee disability, left knee disability, right (dominant) shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, cervical spine disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 2, 2021
- Citation
- 21040009
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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.
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