The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for her thoracolumbar spine disability and bilateral knee disabilities. The Court vacated these decisions, finding that the VA examinations were inadequate in addressing flareups.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of her gallbladder condition is remanded to allow for further development.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the most recent VA examination was inadequate as it did not properly address the impact of flareups on the Veteran's back disability. The Court agreed and vacated the decision.,The Court also found that the VA examinations were inadequate in addressing the impact of flareups on the Veteran's knee disabilities. The Court remanded these claims for further development.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracolumbar spine disability (DDD and scoliosis), gallbladder condition, status post cholecystectomy
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 7, 2021
- Citation
- 21041034
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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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